Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
I created my files in a program other than the ones indicated on your site. What do I do?
Answer
You are not locked into a specific set of design programs. Most popular applications can produce a file that prints correctly, as long as you export it to a print-ready format.
- We accept most popular file formats, so your program of choice is rarely a blocker.
- It is best to export all artwork to a PDF, which preserves layout, fonts, and color the most reliably.
- Set your document to the correct final size with bleed before you export.
- Flatten transparency and embed or outline fonts so nothing shifts on our end.
A single flattened PDF is the safest way to move a design from any program into production.
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