Digital artwork specifications

File Formats. Images can be submitted as EPS, TIFF, JPEG or PDF files, as long as they are HIGH RESOLUTION. (When saving Photoshop EPS files, do not check the “Include halftone screen” or “Include transfer function” boxes.)

High Resolution Images. If you are using your digital camera to take photos, use the highest setting available to get the best resolution. Images must be at 300dpi at the size they will be printed. If you are unsure whether your photos will be acceptable, you can email them to us and we will let you know –free of charge.

Bleed. If you submit press-ready files, all bleeds must be 1/4" (.25") past the page (trim) size. We recommend the safety margin for live copy to be 1/4" (.25") from the page edge; the absolute minimum is  1/8” (.125) .

Scanned Images. Scanned images must be CMYK, at least 300 ppi (dpi), with a maximum density of 275. Any clipping paths should be made with the pen tool, not the magic wand (a path made from a magic wand selection creates many unnecessary points and can cause problems when the file is output).

EMAIL Submission. Please send your artwork to: production@boatingtimesli.com