01· Artwork specs · 2026

Print-ready files,
first try.

Spec sheet for designers. Hit these and your file lands on press without a back-and-forth. Miss them and we'll catch it in proof — but you lose 24h.

02· Spec table
File requirements

Eight things that matter.

01File formatsAI, PDF, EPS, PSD (preferred: PDF or AI)
02ResolutionMinimum 300 DPI at final print size
03Color modeCMYK (not RGB — colors will shift)
04Bleed3mm (0.125 in) on all sides
05Safe zoneKeep text & logos 5mm from trim line
06Black textUse K=100 only (not rich black) for body text
07Rich blackC=60 M=40 Y=40 K=100 for large dark areas
08White inkSeparate layer labeled "WHITE INK" for white printing on kraft
Do
  • ✓Use CMYK color mode for all files
  • ✓Include 3mm bleed on all sides
  • ✓Keep important content within the safe zone
  • ✓Outline all fonts before export
  • ✓Embed or link all placed images
  • ✓Send a low-res PDF preview alongside your print file
Don't
  • ×Submit files in RGB — colors will shift significantly
  • ×Place critical text within the bleed or too close to trim
  • ×Use multiple spot colors without confirming with us first
  • ×Submit files below 300 DPI — they will look pixelated when printed
  • ×Leave fonts live (unoutlined) in your export
03· Templates
Free dielines

Per-product templates. Free, forever.

mailer-boxes
Mailer Boxes
↓ AI / PDF dieline
shipping-boxes
Shipping Boxes
↓ AI / PDF dieline
poly-mailers
Poly Mailers
↓ AI / PDF dieline
tissue-paper
Tissue Paper
↓ AI / PDF dieline
business-cards
Business Cards
↓ AI / PDF dieline
packaging-inserts
Packaging Inserts
↓ AI / PDF dieline
custom-stickers
Custom Stickers
↓ AI / PDF dieline

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