Agio - Prepress Specifications

Prepress Specifications

1. Fonts should be provided or converted into pixels or outlines.
2. Native file formats such as InDesign, Illustrator or layered Photoshop files, are preferred over flattened layouts or PDF's.
3. Vector paths should be provided for any items that require dye cutting.
4. Please provide bleed for any files intended to have any bleed edges.
5. Crucial color matching please consult a member of our sales team.

Raster based files

We accept raster based files in the following formats:

.psd (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)
.tif (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)
.jpg (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)
.psb (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)
.eps (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)
.pdf (will be opened with Adobe Photoshop)

Resolution
Images output smaller than 96"x120" need a minimum of 100ppi at final size.

Images output larger than 96"x120" in either dimension, need a minimum of 30ppi at final size. (Exception: Files with rasterized type smaller than five inches in character height must have a minimum of 100ppi at final size)

Resolution of files must be native, not manufactured. What this means is the files should be scanned with the appropriate resolution. Layouts built in Adobe Photoshop or similar editing software should start with a minimum of 100ppi. Do not enlarge elements placed within a raster layout. This will result in image degradation.

Color
Files may be submitted as CMYK or RGB. RGB files will be converted to CMYK before printing. Sometimes this causes a color shift. Preview your image in CMYK before submitting it.

Download Prepress Specs

Download our prepress specifications and keep them handy for future projects. Not every file and every situation will fit these stringent rules perfectly, but it's a great place to start.

We look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please contact us.

Vector Files

We accept vector based files in the following formats:

Adobe Illustrator .ai (any version)
PDF (will be opened with Adobe Illustrator)
Freehand (MX or earlier)

Color
Files may be submitted as CMYK or RGB. RGB files will be converted to CMYK before printing. This may cause a significant color shift. Therefore, be sure to preview your image in CMYK mode before submitting it. Spot colors should be converted to CMYK.

Layout files with raster & vector

We accept layout files in the following formats:

Adobe Illustrator (.ai,.eps,.pdf any version)
InDesign (any version)

Links
All links should be provided separate from the layout document itself. Follow the guidelines for the raster or vector files, as explained above) to ensure proper file preparation of the links before placing them in the layout file.

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