Emma Davis
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What file format should I use for custom box artwork?

Answer

For clean, print-ready box artwork, supply vector files and set them up for print before you send. Vector formats scale without losing sharpness and keep folds and cut lines crisp.

  • Format: vector AI, EPS, or PDF works best.
  • Color mode: CMYK, not RGB, so colors print as expected.
  • Resolution: 300 DPI minimum for any raster elements like photos.
  • Dieline: design on the manufacturer's template so artwork aligns with panels, folds, and cuts.

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