Preferred File Formats

• Vector Files (lines and shapes):
• Adobe Illustrator (AI) for PC
• EPS or PDF
Important note: Please be sure to convert all text to outlines. We do not accept Quark or Word Perfect files.
• Raster Files (pixels):
• High resolution TIFF, JPEG, or bitmap - The best test to see if you will be pleased with the final resolution of your printed project is to enlarge the file to 100% on your computer monitor and step back and view it. How the resolution appears on your monitor will be very similar to how it will appear on your finished sign or banner. But keep in mind that most large format digital graphics are viewed from distances that permit lower resolution output.
Important note: The higher the resolution of your files, the better the final output will be.
Resolution Guidelines for Raster Files: For interior signs where people will be viewing the graphics from a close distance or where the size of the display is not too large:
• Good Quality: 100-150dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
• Medium Quality: 75-100dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
• Medium-Low Quality: 50-75dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
• Low Quality: Less than 50dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
For exterior signs where people will be viewing the graphics from a great distance or where the size of the display is large:
• Good Quality: 50-150dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
• Medium-Low Quality: 25-50dpi at ACTUAL SIZE
• Low Quality: Less than 50dpi at ACTUAL SIZE

For any project, if your file is larger than 200mb it is probably much larger than it needs to be. You can reduce the physical size of the file and resave it or reduce the resolution and resave it.

Methods to Send Artwork:

• You can e-mail files smaller than 5mb to our Graphics Manager at Ryan@ArenaGraphics.com
• You can save your files to a CD or DVD and send them to us via UPS, Federal Express or snail mail.
• You can upload your files to our (FTP site)

FTP Site Instructions:

click here
to submit artwork

1. Click on “Submit Artwork” icon .
2. Enter your user name and password (contact your sales representative for this information).
3. Click on “Browse” and find the file(s) that you wish to upload.
4. Click on “Upload” and the files will be uploaded.

A confirmation email will be sent to you and to us to confirm that your file(s)
were successfully uploaded.

As a reminder, please review our Preferred File Formatsand Resolution Guidelines before submitting artwork. This will assist us in producing the highest quality output for your project.

We suggest to use compression software before loading files to our FTP