Here you can upload your artwork to our server please follow the instructions below:
1) Please ensure your file
/ artwork meets the specification as outlined below. 2) Maximum File size is 100mb 3) Only click the [upload] button once, your file may take
several minutes to upload, depending on the file size and your connection speed.
Please be patient. 4) Please use the instructions box below to let us know your
requirements and sizes, if we need further information we will be straight back
to you.
Note: The fields marked * are mandatory and must be complete.
If unsure please call us on 0845 3700 260
Artwork Requirements
At HFE Signs Ltd. We understand customer satisfaction is paramount - following the guidelines below, we can ensure you get the quality you desire and keep the turnaround time to a minimum. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Do I need to send Artwork
HFE Free design & Free poof for banners
If your requirements consist of simple text and shapes and logos, we will do the artwork for you, we will email you a proof for your approval, once you are happy with the design - we'll process your order. Please provide all sizes, colours, fonts and any information that will assist us with the design. Any logos or images will print far bette if they are provided at 300dpi.
You can also design your own banner online here using our exclusive design facility for banners.
If you are sending your own artwork
Always send your artwork in the correct aspect ratio, i.e. if it’s a 4ft x 8ft banner then the length of the design / artwork should always be twice the height. Colour mode should always be CMYK.
Vector files pdf, ai, eps.
Vector files should be sent whenever possible. It is important that all fonts are converted to paths/outlines, this will ensure that you get the font you require even if it is not a font we have. Vector images are fully scalable and can be sent at a smaller size (correct proportions please). Important - When sending eps or ai files, always provide a low res. jpg as a visual, just so we can check for any compatibility issues.
Bitmap, Jpg images & photos
When sending Bitmaps & jpg images – The file resolution should be a minimum of 300dpi for printed vinyl, labels, rigid signs, pavement signs & posters.
For PVC banners & large media (billboards) - Image quality diminishes when increasing in size. For every 100% increase in size the resolution is reduced by half i.e. If artwork is provided at 300dpi for a 4ft x 2ft banner, and the finished size is 8ft x 4ft (twice the artwork size) the resolution will be 150dpi. The finished resolution for banners should always be 150dpi if viewed from 2m or 75dpi as a minimum if viewed from a distance of 5m or greater.
Colours
The Pantone Matching System (P.M.S.) provides a reference colour to target, although not all P.M.S. colours are 100% reproducible using CMYK print process. All colour specifications will be matched to the closest 4 or 6 colour process. Orders received without colour specifications will be produced using the CMYK values contained in the digital file. CMYK can’t print fluorescent or metallic colours.
Internet images will not work
Image requirements for website use are generally low-resolution and contain less colours than that used for digital print. When scaled, these images will pixilate and be faint in colour strength.
Clipart
Sometimes clipart is created in vector / line drawing, in this case it can be used, however if created in bitmap the resolution will be too poor for print.
