Art Specifications


The Goldner Art Department can accept both the PC and Mac files, although we work primarily on a PC platform. We can accept compressed archives created with either StuffIt or WinZip

Please email all art to: art@goldnerassociates.com

Primary Software/Formats:
Vector Artwork Files
(preferred format)
We prefer that original files be sent in Illustrator format so we can manipulate the artwork if needed. Do not include in your vector document any linked or embedded files, unless they are true vector images.

 Adobe Illustrator CS (preferred) - all text converted to outlines
 Macromedia Freehand - all text converted to paths, export as EPS
 Corel Draw - all text converted to curves, export as EPS or AI

All Other formats:
We can also accept the following formats, but do not guarantee that they will transfer seamlessly to our suppliers - additional art charges may apply. We cannot accept Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, or WordPerfect documents as art. Art charge will apply for recreating your image in Adobe Ilustrator.

For PC only:

 Quark 4.1 (be sure to also send all font files and embedded images as separate files)

For PC/Mac:

 Adobe Photoshop CS (only appropriate for CMYK - 4 color process - projects)

Send all Photoshop files at 100% of imprint size and at least 300 dpi.

 TIFF

Send all TIFF documents as one color. We cannot accept multi-colored TIFF documents unless the image is to be printed in CMYK. All TIFF documents must also be sent at 100% of imprint size and at least 300 dpi.

 Unacceptable files:

GIF, BMP, PCX, or other low resolution raster images
Unfortunately, these file formats are unacceptable for all imprints and will require additional art time to re-create your image for our suppliers.

JPEG images
For most instances, these files are unacceptable art. The only exceptions are if you only need a custom lapel pin or custom embroidery and the jpeg is high resolution (300dpi).

Sending art via Email:

Please email all art to: art@goldnerassociates.com
Do not include in your vector document any linked or embedded images, unless they are true vector files. If there are linked or embedded images within your file, you must also send those files as a separate file (preferably in a TIFF or Photoshop native format).

 Provide all fonts or convert to outlines, as mentioned above.
 Provide PMS colors.
 If possible, all artwork should be compressed. We prefer Stuff-It or WinZip. Do not send self-extracting files - they will not pass through our firewall.

Please note that any files over 9 MB must be sent via FTP.
Click here to send your files via FTP.
Please notify art@goldnerassociates.com once your files have been uploaded.

 

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