Artwork FILE requirements

Please read this information carefully regardless of what type of project you have. Many requirements will relate to more than one type of file.

All artwork should be provided at full size or at a known scale. The art will be scaled to full size during production. Please ensure any raster elements meet the requirements for full scale layout in regard to resolution, e.g.: 150 dpi at 1:1 scale = 1500 dpi at 1:10 scale.

All type should be converted to outlines, provided the art is final. Any art text changes will require the original font files to be provided.

Color matching to a specified color callout is available for an additional cost. Please speak to your Welch Sales Representative about this service.

Artwork for non-print graphics

(vinyl, cut letters/shapes, engraving, cut vinyl banners, routed sign elements)

Vector Artwork File Types & Extension (in order of preference)

 * These vector format files may contain both raster and vector components and still be acceptable, provided raster portions meet minimum quality.

Additional Information:

• For cut vinyl or dimensional products, all artwork files must be able to be cut on CNC-type production equipment that uses mathematical or “Vector” information to position and move the cutting device.
• Vector files should be provided in the CMYK Colorspace.
• Files using PMS or spot colors should ensure they are embedded in the file. Custom named colors should be converted to CMYK before submitting your artwork.
• Linked elements MUST be embedded in the master file before submission.
• All linked elements should be created or scanned utilizing the same requirements outlined on this page.
• If your vector image includes a placed raster image such as a photograph, please ensure your raster objects meet minimum raster quality.

Artwork for print graphics

(Wide format printing, photographic images, printed vinyl banners, flatbed and sublimation printing). Not acceptable for CNC cut materials such as vinyl or dimensional lettering.

Artwork File Types & Extension (in order of preference)

*Only if .psd and .tiff are not available and with minimum compression only. Any art supplied with compression artifacts cannot be corrected by Welch for printing.

Additional Information:

• Raster images should be 150 dpi (dots per inch) of the finished production size. A 300 dpi resolution is desired for any art that is to be printed at a high level of detail or for close viewing. Cases where it may be permissible to use lower resolutions dependent on the product and viewing distance will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
• Client supplied images need to be print ready. Any supplied artwork which requires cropping, color correction, clean-up or print proofs will be subject to an additional cost. Please speak with your Welch Sales Representative for details.