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Follow the instructions to submit your files.

    Max file size: 20MB
UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Fill out the required fields (Name, Email, phone, and instructions). Use our convenient drop down menus to describe your project or explain your specifications in the project instructions field, please be sure to include quantity and any other special instructions.

Once you have filled out the fields, go the "upload files" portion of our page, click on "choose file", navigate to and click on your file to be uploaded.  Please note that at this time we can only accept files 20 MB or less in the upload section.  You may have to save your artwork in 2 or more files and upload them separately (front side - back side or individual pages).  

Files larger than 20mb or have multiple files?  Use the WeTransfer link below to save time!

If your files are still too large to upload, you may use the below link to take you to the WeTransfer page.  Copy and paste our email address - [email protected] - into the form and upload your files.  WeTransfer accepts up to 2GB.

How to prepare your print ready files

File Format
We accept the following file formats:  TIF, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, PSD, AI, IND, MSWord, MSPub, DWG and DWF.

​A  high quality PDF works best for most applications.

Resolution

All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi resolution.  The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi for fast loading, not printing.
Safe Zone

All critical elements (text, images, graphics) must be kept at least .125" inside the finished edge.  Anything left too close to the edge may be cut off during trimming.
Bleed

Bleed is the portion of the printed item that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size. The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image, or design to the edge of the product.  Please build your press ready digital files by adding a minimum of .15" to the desired finished size.  If for example, you are ordering a 4 x 6 postcard with full bleed (all 4 sides bleed off the edge), size your artwork at 4.15 x 6.15.
Borders
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Please allow .1" cutting tolerance around your artwork.  We recommend no borders due to shifting in the printing/cutting process.  Borders may appear uneven.

Color Mode

All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK format. All black and white artwork must be provided in grayscale mode.

Fonts and links

When submitting live AI, PSD, IND and MSPub files, all fonts and linked graphics must be embedded or converted to outlines and vectors. If possible, it's best to save these live files as High Quality PDFs and submit them instead.
Big Picture | 700 South 3rd St. | Terre Haute, IN  47807 | 812.235.0202
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