Artwork Guidelines

Submit your artwork as editable or outlined vector-based AI files. We also accept EPS, SVG, and PDF formats, provided they are editable and vector-based.

CDR and PSD files are harder for our team to work with and may extend your timeline or add cost. Use vector formats whenever possible.

Have questions about file types? Contact your packaging specialist via live chat or email — we respond quickly.

We print using CMYK or Pantone inks. For brands with specific color requirements, Pantone printing is recommended — it delivers more consistent results across production runs than CMYK, which can vary slightly between machines.

Working with RGB colors? Our system automatically converts them to CMYK. We’ll always share a digital proof before printing so you can confirm the colors match your expectations.

Outline all fonts in your design file before submitting. If your brand uses a proprietary or purchased font, include it in a separate document. We will never share, copy, or use your fonts for any other client.

Keep these requirements in mind when using text and line art:

• Make sure text is at least 8pt. Small font sizes may look good on your screen, but may not print well.
• Try to keep text in bold colors that are made up of one or two inks maximum (C, M, Y, or K).
• Artwork registration to any panel may vary up to 1/8 of an inch.
• Include at least a 0.25-inch bleed in areas where graphics extend past the dieline.
• When printing lines in a solid or dark color, they should be no thinner than 1 point.
• Make sure all fonts are embedded or outlined.
• Save your designs using the ‘Adobe PDF/X-1a’ preset, where possible.

Graphics add visual impact to your packaging. Before submitting your file, confirm that all linked images are embedded and every link is active.

Alternatively, compress your graphics into a zip file and submit them separately — whichever method works best for your workflow.

For a clean, production-ready dieline, extend your background artwork to the bleed lines and keep all art and text at least 1/8” clear of knife and score lines.

Dieline setup can be challenging. Our design team offers 100% free support to ensure your layout is production-ready and the final result matches your vision exactly.

Unscannable barcodes frustrate customers and cause operational problems. Submit barcode images in high resolution — the larger the image, the more reliable the scan.

Unsure about barcode sizing? Send it to us separately and we’ll place it correctly in your design.