Print File Requirements

Image: Pete trimming ‘Matters of the Heart’ by Charlotte Alldis, photo by Tatanja Ross.

We personally check each file submitted - this careful attention plays an essential role in ensuring you get the best print result. Resizing within the same ratio (e.g., A3 to A4) and color space conversions are provided free of charge. Edits beyond this are charged at $90 per hour, billed in 5 minute / $7.50 increments - to keep it fair and economical for jobs of all sizes and complexities.

File Requirements for print-ready files (DIY)

We welcome print-ready files - the below checklist will put you in good stead.

Print Ready File Requirements

Files are in TIFF, JPEG, or PSD/PSB format
Files are sized to their exact print dimensions, including desired borders
Layers are flattened
Files are in an RGB colourspace: sRGB, Adobe RGB (1998), P3.
Note: CMYK is fine if your artwork was originally created in CMYK. Do not convert from RGB to CMYK.
Files are in either 8 or 16bit
Files have no embedded ICC profiles (we apply our custom ICC profiles to your files).
Individual images/prints are subitted as individual files

File Requirements for assisted file setup

We’re here to help, and will gladly set up your files for you! However, it's important to adhere to some basic guidelines when sending us files. Keeping these guidelines in mind will reduce the time spent on file preparation (saving us time and you money), and ensure we can start promptly without needing to ask for resubmission of your source file.

Please do not:

Submit PNG, PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, INDD or any RAW file formats
Submit files with an embedded ICC profile
Convert your file from RGB to CMYK
Include crop marks or printers marks
Include bleed in your files
Resample your images to increase their resolution
Submit 32-bit files
Compile mutiple images in one file and request they be trimmed to individual prints