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 formats are accepted for water bottle labels?
Answer
Water bottle labels print best from a high-resolution vector or press-ready raster file. Vector formats keep logos and small text razor sharp on the curve of a bottle, while flattened raster files need to be built at full print resolution to avoid soft edges.
- Preferred: print-ready PDF with fonts embedded or outlined
- Also accepted: AI, EPS, PSD, and high-resolution JPEG
- Resolution: 300 DPI at final print size
- Color mode: CMYK, not RGB, so on-screen colors match the press
- Bleed: extend artwork 0.125 inch past every trimmed edge
| Setting | Recommended value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI minimum |
| Color | CMYK |
| Bleed | 0.125 inch all sides |
| Fonts | Embedded or outlined |
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