File Types

We accept the follow file types:

  1. Adobe Acrobat Document (*.pdf)
  2. Adobe Illustrator (*.ai)
  3. TIFF image (*.tiff)

High quality, editable PDF’s, Illustrator and Photoshop files are preferred, as they are more suitable for large format printing. Art time will be charged if files need to be fixed or altered to meet guidelines. When sending files, please be sure to include all support art (fonts, linked images, etc.).
Please note that Illustrator special effects such as glows, transparencies or drop shadows are not recommended. These effects sometimes have unpredictable results when printing. Photoshop is preferred when using such special effects.

Font Specifications

Fonts must be converted to outlines. If fonts are not created to outlines, please provide Macintosh or TruType fonts. If changes need to be made in the file, please provide the fonts and a version of the file with editable type.

Colour Specifications (Pantone Colours)

Please provide all vector files (Illustrator & InDesign) in CMYK format. Please supply all raster artwork (Photoshop files, jpgs, tiffs) in RGB format for the most accurate color output. Please provide a hard copy proof of the files being printed for color accuracy and a PDF layout for file layout accuracy.
If Pantone colors need to be matched please specify on purchase order or hard copy reference. All critical Pantone colors need to be called out in the file as solid coated swatches. If multiple Pantone swatches are used in the file, all will be matched to solid coated unless otherwise specified.
If color matching to existing graphics, we will need those back to review. Please contact your sales representative for a case number.

Please feel free to submit catalogs, brochures, printed proofs, etc. to use as a color reference. Please provide a layered file for Photoshop files if color matching is required. Art time may be charged to correct flattened Photoshop files.
We guarantee color matching on all hard copy proofs, specified Pantone colors and client-supplied hard copy proofs. Orders without indication of Pantone colors, supplied proofs or requested hard copy proofs are NOT guaranteed for color.

File Preparation

All final print-ready graphic files must be flattened to a single layer and built at 150 DPI resolution in CMYK mode with all guidelines and template layers removed. It is best to embed all images and outline all text to ensure that nothing will drop out or change during file transfer.

Submitting Artwork Files

  1. Files can be sent via email to info@phasetwographics.ca (up to 10MB)
  2. For files larger than 10MB, please feel free to use WETRANSFER.COM using info@phasetwographics.ca

Our design team will review your files and send you an email with a proof for review and approval before printing.