---
type: faq
title: "What file format and color mode should I use for custom trading cards?"
description: "Submit trading card artwork as a PDF in CMYK at 300 DPI . Any needed color profile conversion is handled during processing, but starting with the right set"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/site-wide/what-file-format-and-color-mode-should-i-use-for-custom-trading-cards
tags: ["Site-Wide", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What file format and color mode should I use for custom trading cards?

Submit trading card artwork as a PDF in CMYK at 300 DPI . Any needed color profile conversion is handled during processing, but starting with the right set

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