We accept the
following file types:
Wearables
/ Cut Banners
* .ai- Adobe Illustrator (preferred)
* .pdf - Portable Document Format (may have font issues)
* .eps - Encapsulated Postscript
* .ps - postscript
* .cdr - CorelDraw
* .wmf - Windows Metafile
* .tif - Tiff file - 200 dpi or better at print size
* .psd - Photoshop - 200 dpi or better at print size
Posters /
Full Color Banners
(resolution
is CRITICAL for these files - please see below)
** CLICK HERE to test
your file with our image calculator
* .tif - Tiff files (preferred)
* .psd - Photoshop
* .jpg - jpeg file (be sure to save at maxium quality)
* .png - Portable Network Graphic
File
types that will ALWAYS result in an art charge
.doc - Word document
.wps - Works document
.wpd - Word Perfect document
.ppt - PowerPoint Slideshow
Qxd, .pm6, & .pmd - Quark & Pagemaker--PLEASE export as
an .EPS file
The optimal resolution for your image depends on three things:
A: Original size The actual size of your file. B: Target size The final output in inches, and resolution in dpi. C: Viewing distance The distance the final print will be viewed from. ** The easiest way is to just check with the calculator; CLICK HERE to test your file with our image calculator
For most large prints, a
final dpi of 100 is usually enough to render an attractive print.
Photo-quality enlargements may reach 300-600dpi, while a
billboard's colors blend together at 1dpi.
If you are using a digital camera, be sure to set it at maximum
quality - also be sure to save the jpegs at maximum (the
least amount of compression).
If scanning, you can use a backwards formula: open your
imaging application and create a new document with the same size
and resolution you want for your final print. Many programs will
tell you at this point the size (in bytes) the file will be.
Write this number down and cancel your new document. Now when
scanning, increase the resolution to maximum*, unless you reach
the target file size first. Next, most scanner software offers a
scale function; increase the scale until you reach the target
file size.
Examples:
a: 5"x3" photograph, increased to 25"x15"
With a final resolution of 100dpi, the file size is 10.7 Mb(RGB), so we need to increase the resolution to approx 500dpi, or increase the scale until we reach 10.7 Mb.
b: 800 by 600 digital photograph(72dpi), to 33"x25"
Our file size is now much greater than the original - this will not result in a very good print - make sure your camera is at its highest setting.
These are general guidelines, and every image is different - based on the number and values of colors, and your intent, the numbers can be pushed around a bit.
Are You
Scanning Your Own Art?
Do You Have Questions About Resolution?
If you're scanning the images yourself and you're not sure at which resolution to scan, click here for an easy to use calculator. Just enter the dimensions of the original image you are scanning, and the dimensions of the poster you want. The calculator will tell you at what resolution you should scan your images.
3. Methods
of Submission
****
Please do not send art before discussing your
order with a salesperson ****
Files smaller than 2Mb may be emailed to art@signaturesx.com Files smaller than 16Mb may be uploaded via form - click here to use the Form
Files larger than 16Mb may be uploaded via an FTP Client - (We recommend Filezilla. It's free, easy to use, and can be downloaded here.)Scanning Your Own Art?
FTP Upload Instructions:
*Please note: These steps use Filezilla. If you are using another FTP Client, the steps will similar, but not exact.
- Create a new site. (Click "File", then "Site Manager".) - Host: ftp.sigx.us - Logon Type: Normal - Username: ftp - Password: (your e-mail address) (ex: art@signaturesx.com) - Click "Connect".
You will now be able to upload your file by dragging it from the Local Site (leftmost window in Filezilla) to the Remote Site (the rightmost window in Filezilla).
*Please note that you will be unable to see your file in the Remote Site window once it has been uploaded. Don't worry - your file has been sent to us!
If you're scanning the images yourself and you're not sure at which resolution to scan, click here for an easy to use calculator. Just enter the dimensions of the original image you are scanning, and the dimensions of the poster you want. The calculator will tell you at what resolution you should scan your images.
*some scanners may report a resolution of up to 2400dpi, when in fact they interpolate the information, which does not really improve image quality. if you suspect this is the case, leave your resolution at 600 or 300dpi, and use the scale function.