What file formats should I submit for custom die-cut orders?

For custom die-cut orders, submit vector files so the die-cut outline is defined by clean, scalable paths rather than pixels. Vectors give the production team an exact, resolution-independent cut line.

• Accepted vector formats: PDF, AI, EPS, and SVG are common choices for the die line.
• Why vector: the cut path can be scaled without blur and read precisely by the cutting equipment.
• Pair with artwork: include your print-ready design alongside the vector die line.
• Print file specs: a print-ready PDF sized to spec, at 300 DPI or greater, with 0.25" bleed all around.

Keeping the die outline as a separate path, layer, or file makes it simple to distinguish the cut line from the printed design.