Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What file formats are accepted for large format?

Answer

For large format we accept the common professional print formats, with PDF the preferred choice because it locks in your fonts, colors, and layout in a single file.

  • PDF: preferred, since it preserves fonts and layout exactly as designed
  • AI: Adobe Illustrator files, ideal for vector artwork and logos
  • PSD: layered Photoshop files for photo-heavy designs
  • High-resolution JPEG: accepted when a flattened raster file is all you have

Whichever format you send, set the document to CMYK color mode and include the proper bleed so the edges trim cleanly. Flatten or outline fonts if you are unsure they will embed.

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