File Submission Guidelines

• All files should be submitted online at splottgraphics.com via upload buttons on specific product pages or via e-mail: info@splottgraphics.com
  
  

• FORMAT
  Please submit your final file as a PDF.
  
  
• ART TYPE
  VECTOR ART is preferred for signage. Acceptable vector art formats are: EPS, PDF and AI. Please do not save a jpg, png, gif, or other file type AS an EPS, PDF or AI–this does not work the same way as intact vector art.
  
  
• SIZE
  Your artboard dimensions should match the final trim size of the product. For example: your final size is 5”w x 7”h—your document size should be 5”w x 7”h 
  
  
• BLEEDS
  If the art bleeds anywhere on your design, the bleed should be included in your final file submission. Crops or a frame around the live area are helpful and appreciated.  
  
  
• COLOR
  All colors in the final art file should be RGB. All spot colors will be converted to RGB color space for final printing. We color match as close as possible to CMYK and Spot Colors. If specific colors need attention, please include this information at the time you place the order. **Printed colors will always vary from colors viewed on a computer screen or mobile device.
  
  
• TEXT
  For the best results, please provide a file with your text converted to outlines (also called “curves” or “paths"). We have a wide array of fonts in our archive. However, it’s impossible to have them all! Unless we have your exact font on file, we cannot accurately read and print your artwork.  

• PHOTOS  
  • Please submit your final photos as JPG files.
  • Photos should be at least 8”x10” at 300 dpi (or higher). 
  • Some elements can be corrected with Photoshop. However, we cannot improve the quality of a photo that is poorly lit, too small or out of focus. 
  • Please do not crop your images tightly before sending. Just like a bleed, it’s important for some area to remain around your subject in the event we need to adjust digitally or cut down the final piece. 
    
    

• Files must be received within the following timeframes to ensure accurate, on-time completion of your job. Times are subject to change based on the job. Rush fees will be added if your time frame falls outside of those listed below.
  
  
  • Big Heads, Individual Signs, Banners (under 6’x8’): 24 hours. Same Day Service is available on some items. 
  • Small orders / multiple designs (less than 20 items): 2–4 business days 
  • Medium orders / multiple designs (30 or more items): 3–5 business days 
  • Large Orders / multiple designs, sizes and substrates: 5–10 business days prior to deadline.  
  • Monument, Ground Signs, Electric or other specialty signage: 9–13 business days prior to deadline. 
  • Promotional Products, T-shirts and miscellaneous specialty items: 2–3 weeks prior to deadline. 
    
    

• Orders may only be cancelled within the first 24 hours of order placement. Any orders canceled outside of the 24-hour timeframe are subject to a 15% restocking & cancellation fee. 

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