File Specifications and Instructions

Akran supports a wide range of PC and Mac file formats for high-quality print reproduction. Digital computer files are preferred, but we also accept traditional, high-quality PMTs.

We provide these guidelines as a way to streamline the processing of your artwork. We invite you to call us or contact us online with any questions or concerns.

BEST Mac / PC Application Formats

Application Includes Fonts Format Freehand 11 Incl. placed images Outlines | PC/Mac Fonts .EPS Illustrator CS Incl. placed images Outlines | PC Fonts .EPS or .AI InDesign (Mac) Incl. placed images Mac Fonts .IND Photoshop CS 300+ dpi | actual imprint size or larger PC/Mac Fonts .PSD CorelDRAW 12 Incl. placed images Outlines | PC Fonts .CDR or .CMX

ACCEPTABLE Mac / PC Application Formats

Application Includes Fonts Format QuarkXPress 7.0 Incl. placed images. *QXD will be opened in InDesign PC/Mac Fonts .QXD Acrobat Press Optimized quality (2400 dpi default resolution., 300+ dpi colour and grey bitmap, 1200 dpi monochrome bitmap, binary format, CMYK) | *PDF file my not be editable if required All fonts embedded | Postscript 1, 2, and 3 compatible .PDF PMT or High-Resolution B&W Laser Output Black and white solid elements, no halftones (levels of grey) | Pure white paper | Actual size | *Digital recreation of artwork may be required N/A N/A TIFF, PICT, BMP, WMF Black and white solid elements, no halftones | 600+ dpi | Actual imprint size or larger N/A .TIF .PIC .BMP

NOT ACCEPTABLE

Format Application Non-graphic Applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, and other non-graphic applications do not produce quality print results. We are aware that some printing companies will accept these programs. Unfortunately these programs do not export the images at a high enough quality to produce the result you expect. The images imported into these programs is required. Web specific bitmap images Web image formats such as GIF, JPEG and PNG file types are designed for monitors and fast file transfer. These images are unsuitable for professional print reproduction because of low resolution and the use of RGB colour. Photocopies, faxes and Stationary Faxes, photocopies, letterheads and business cards are not suitable for professional reproduction. We can recreate your logo to meet Akran/industry standards for quality results. Depending on the complexity of the logo, this may or may not require a substantial amount of work or investment.