Artwork
Artwork Standards – Original Packaging
Prepare your artwork correctly for sharp, accurate, and professional packaging results. Follow our simple artwork guidelines before submitting your files.
8 Steps of Preparing Artwork Files
File Formats
Send files in AI, PDF or EPS format for best print quality.
Color Profiles
Use CMYK color mode for accurate print colors.
Text
Convert all fonts to outlines to prevent font issues.
Additional Printing
Specify PMS colors, foil, embossing, spot UV and other finishes.
Make Your Packaging Boxes Attractive with Compelling Artwork

Brand Focused Designs
Create packaging that reflects your brand with professional artwork and consistent branding.

Premium Finishes
Enhance your boxes with foil, embossing, debossing, spot UV and other premium finishes.

Print Perfectly
Properly prepared artwork ensures sharp graphics, accurate colors and clean printing.

Consistent Brandi
Keep your logo, colors and design elements consistent across every packaging product.
File Formats
- Adobe Illustrator (AI)
- Print-ready PDF
- EPS files
Color Profiles
- Use CMYK color mode
- Pantone colors for spot colors
- Avoid RGB artwork
Text Profiles
- Convert all text to outlines/curves.
- Please provide font files if required.
- Use a minimum 6 pt font size for clear printing.
Additional Printing Options
- Specify special printing effects in your artwork or order notes.
- Available options include Spot UV, Foil Stamping, Embossing & Debossing.
- For PSD or other editable files, please ensure all layers are properly organized and flattened.
Dielines
- Always use our supplied template
- Do not modify cut lines
- Keep artwork inside safe areas
- - Extend backgrounds into bleed
Lines
- Avoid extremely thin lines
- Keep minimum line thickness
- Use clean vector paths
- Check small details before printing
Images
- Use 300 DPI images
- Avoid low-resolution images
- Use CMYK where possible
- Keep images at final print size
Graphics
- Use vector artwork
- Keep logos sharp and editable
- Outline fonts
- Embed required graphics