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Digital

Once your order is placed, you will have the option to upload your art files immediately. If your art files are not available at that time, you may email us your file at customerservice@brandingmerchandise and please reference your order number. This process ensures that we can accurately match your artwork to your specific order.

On the Checkout page, there is a box for Order Notes. Please provide any information you believe we need.

Remember, artwork preparation is FREE, and you will receive a digital mockup for your approval at no additional cost before production begins.

If you forgot to send your artwork, our customer service department will contact you.

 

Files We Accept

Please provide us with your available materials (upload at checkout), and we will manage the rest. To ensure the swift processing of your order, we prefer to receive vector file formats.

Note: Renaming a file with a vector file extension does not alter its file type.

 

Preferred Vector File Types:

• PDF (Adobe Acrobat)
• Embed the fonts used or export as generic .eps
• Al or EPS (Adobe Illustrator)
  Convert text to outlines, embed any linked images

 

How to Convert Text to Outlines

When using Illustrator or other graphic programs, it is important to convert your text to outlines before sending the file. This step ensures that your font remains unchanged, allowing us to preserve your artwork exactly as you submit it.

To convert text to outlines in Illustrator:

1. Navigate to the top menu.
2. Click on "Type."
3. Select "Create Outlines."

Alternatively, you can select the artwork and press Ctrl + Shift + O. Save the file and send it to us.

Vector vs. Raster

Raster files consist of pixels and are often referred to as bitmaps. In contrast, vector files use coordinates to define shapes through points and lines, ensuring high image quality at any scale.

         

If your Artwork is FULL COLOR:

Your file should be at least 300dpi or in vector format. If your image is below 300dpi, do not simply increase the resolution, as this will cause blurriness and pixelation. For optimal print quality, full-color artwork should be 300dpi or higher at its final print size.

Don’t pull artwork off the internet because….

Images from websites are usually 72dpi, which is too low for printing. Additionally, web images may have copyright restrictions, so we do not recommend using them in your artwork. The only exception is if the image was purchased from a stock photo website at a high resolution.