Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What file format should I use for Custom Magnets?
Answer
For custom magnets, a print-ready PDF is the safest file to submit because it locks in your layout, fonts, and colors.
- Preferred format: print-ready PDF
- Also common: AI, PSD, and EPS files, plus high-resolution JPEG and PNG
- Color mode: CMYK, which prevents the color shifts you get from RGB
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- Setup: include a 0.125" bleed on all sides so there are no white edges after trimming, and keep key elements inside the safety margin
Whichever format you use, flatten or embed your fonts and images so nothing reflows, and double check that the trim size matches the magnet you are ordering. Getting color mode and bleed right matters most on pieces like car magnets, which are viewed up close and in full sun.
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