If you will be using a design program other than those above, the file should NOT be saved in the proprietary format of your design program. We probably do not have the ability to open the file as we do not keep working copies of all available graphic programs except those listed above. Your file should be saved in a format that will be cross platform compatible.

If your program will allow you to save (or export) your file in TIF, TIFF, JPG, JPEG, BMP, PCX, PSD formats, these formats will be fine. If your file cannot be saved in these formats, email us the format that your program saves your file and we will tell you if your program format can be used.

Save file in Photoshop up to Version 7.0. Preferred formats are PSD and TIF. Preference is that files should be originally designed and saved in CMYK mode (instead of RGB mode). In any event, final uploaded file version should be saved in CMYK mode.

[Go to Image -> Mode -> CMYK Color -> SAVE]

Preferred format is EPS. Supply all the supporting files or embed all the supporting files (instead of linking). Do not use color overprint option -- otherwise this will result in the top layer becoming transparent. Make sure that you save all the fonts as Outlines.

[Go to Edit -> Select All -> Text -> Create Outlines -> SAVE]

Up to Version 9. Preferred format is CDR. Make sure that all fonts are saved as Curves (or supply the fonts).

[Go to Edit -> Select -> All Text -> Arrange -> Convert to Curves -> SAVE]

Submit only 1 card up (one design per page). Size for bleed if there is any. Submit all the fonts used and all the graphics that are not embedded.
For Mac users: Submit both screen fonts and printer fonts. For PC users: Submit all TTF and FON, PFB, PFM if used. Include complete copies of graphics in the publication. Make sure all colors are sent to us in CMYK format and not RGB or PMS. Save with all linked files. Make sure that none of the elements are in the NON Printing sending (unchecked). In Preferences … Target Resolution 360 dpi.

Note: Converting to Curves or Outlines as noted in the programs above eliminates the need to upload your font files. Most higher end programs have this ability to convert as noted above, although the terminology may differ slightly from program to program.

After your card will be printed, it will be trimmed (cut) to the standard business card size, namely 2 inches x 3.5 inches size. VERY IMPORTANT -- it is critical in the design of your card to leave an INSIDE margin for card text inside the trimmed size of the card.

However, your card without any bleed elements, should be prepared in the actual trimmed size, namely 2 in x 3.5 in.

If your snap card will contain a bleed, that is if any portion of the card will be printed right to the edge of the card, then your card should be increased in size by 1/8 in all around. Consequently, the card should be designed in a 3.75 inch x 6.75 inch template size. When you will open a new file in your graphics file, size the page to this 3.75 inch x 6.75 inch template size.

After your snap card will be printed in this size, it will be trimmed (cut) to the standard snap card size, namely 3.5 inch x 6.5 inch size. VERY IMPORTANT -- it is critical in the design of your card to leave an inside text margin INSIDE the trimmed edge of the card (typically a text margin should be minimum 1/8 inch all around).

However, your card without any bleed elements, should be prepared in the actual trimmed size, namely 3.5 inch x 6.5 inch size.

If your postcard will contain a bleed, that is if any portion of the card will be printed right to the edge of the card, then your card should be increased in size by 1/8 in all around. Consequently, the card should be designed in 4.25 inch x 6.25 inch template size. Crop marks are not necessary if you will follow these procedures.

After your card will be printed, it will be trimmed (cut) to the standard post card size, namely 4 inches x 6 inches size. VERY IMPORTANT -- it is critical in the design of your card to leave an INSIDE margin for card text inside the trimmed size of the card.

However, your card without any bleed elements, should be prepared in the actual trimmed size, namely 4 in x 6 in.