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These are the ONLY file
programs we accept!
These are the ONLY file
formats we accept!
Quark
XPress
Adobe
InDesign
Adobe
Photoshop
Adobe
Illustrator
Acrobat
(PDF)

EPS
(Outlines)

TIFF JPEG
Click on the icons for guidelines  

If you are using one of the following programs, click on the respective
icon for instructions on how to save them as EPS, TIFF, JPEG or PDF
Macromedia Freehand Microsoft Word
Adobe Pagemaker Microsoft Publisher
Corel Draw Microsoft Power Point
Macromedia Fireworks   
Click on the icons for instructions and guidelines


If you will be using Photoshop, Quark Express or Illustrator to prepare your files for submission, then:

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! take a few minutes to make sure that your files meet our step-by-step guidelines. Help us to make this experience for you as effortless and seamless as possible. Trust us, you will be amazed at how automated and simple the 4OVER4.COM ordering system is once your files have been properly created.

If you are missing anything or incorrectly submit files, this will seriously delay your free online proof and subsequently, receipt of your finished order.

Unlike most of our competitors, 4OVER4.COM will review your files for FREE! That’s right...absolutely free!!

INTRODUCTION:

  • Files not explicitly matching the guidelines outlined in this section may cause your order to be delayed or additional charges incurred by you.
  • Due to tight turnaround times and low margin for error, we reserve the right to refuse orders with files that do not meet our basic criteria.
  • Customers employing the services of third party designers should be sure these file submission guidelines are understood and followed.
  • Please be aware of local post office requirements when designing your card. We ARE NOT the USPS or a mailing house and are postcards or jobs that do not meet postal regulations.
We’ll Review your files free of charge, but our services are free for one (1) technical review


However, this does not mean you are out of luck if you dont have these programs.

We are aware that not everyone has those programs at their disposal. Many of you only have Corel Draw, PageMaker, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PaintShop, etc. If these are the only tools at your disposal, you can attempt to use them if they allow you to create either an EPS, TIFF, or PDF out of the native file. You can increase the likelihood of sending us printable files by doing so. You can use Acrobat Distiller with a wide range of programs to create PDF files that will increase your chances of producing a quality printing piece.

Unlike software programs like QuarkExpress and Photoshop, some of these programs were not developed to be used as tools for the creation of files to be outputted for production on printing presses. Using the programs we recommend will increase the likelihood of the quick turnaround of a print-ready job from you.

Have no fear though. 4OVER4.COM is Risk Free! If you're not sure if what you did is printable, send us your files and we'll examine them FREE OF CHARGE. At no cost or obligation to you, we'll have one of our professionals at 4OVER4.COM review it technically. We'll let you know if there is anything that will prevent us from printing it. If we find everything to be in order, we will put a proof online for you to look at, once again, free of charge. Even if there is something wrong, we will email you what the problem is to help you fix and revise your files.