To maintain high standards, we require that all artwork submitted to us for printing follows certain guidelines.
We prefer original vector art created in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Vector art can be scaled up or down without losing any quality. The graphics must be crisp, smooth lines that retain their sharpness and proportions when editing. Please convert all fonts to paths, curves or outlines*.
The following file types are acceptable:
- Adobe Illustrator .ai (preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator .eps (preferred)
- Adobe Acrobat .pdf (if created from vector art)
- High Resolution image .tiff (minimum 300dpi)
Important Note: A scanned image (e.g. .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff, .psd, .pdf) or art created in a photo/paint program is not vector art. In addition, placing, linking, embedding, or copying these images into a drawing program (or into Microsoft Word) does not convert them into vector art and will not meet our art requirements.
* All text must be converted into outlines before sending. That’s because we may not own that particular font and “font substitution” may occur. In other words, you wouldn’t get the same font. To convert to outlines in Adobe Illustrator, select the text, then go to Type > Create Outlines.
If your artwork does not meet these requirements, then further charges may be incurred.
Please email graphics@babta.co.nz if you would like us to estimate artwork costs for your design.