Art Guidelines - Best Practices for managing art on our computer systems.


Accepted Media Types: (MAC or PC Format - OK) All Types.

E-Mail:  art@signsunlimitedusa.com(max. file size 2 mb)
Send large files via our FTP Site

Accepted Format/file types:

VECTOR       (preferred .EPS (encapsulated postscript)
.AI     (adobe illustrator CS3 or earlier)            
.PLT   (HPGL plotter file)
.CDR   (coreldraw 12 or earlier) 

RASTER        (preferred .EPS (encapsulated postscript)
.TIF   (tagged image format)
.JPG   (jpeg)
.PSD  (photoshop CS3 or earlier)

Regardless of format used, always convert type/fonts to outlines, curves or paths

We cannot accept .GIF, quark express, word perfect or microsoft graphic creations

Full Color Requirements:
All files must be CMYK with PMS colors converted to tint values.
All 100% blacks need to be supported. We use 60C, 40M, 40Y, 100K(black)
All layouts need to be built to scale. ½”=1’ at 300dpi
Super large signs may be at ¼”=1’ at 300dpi
Smaller signs may be at 1”=1’ at 300dpi

Viewing Distances:
300dpi can be viewed as closely as 1’ away
150dpi 10 to 14 feet for maximum readability
100dpi 15 to 20
75dpi   20 to 30
50dpi   over 30 feet

We also offer complete company logo/corporate identity designs packages.

A signed final proof of your completed design is required before we begin making signs.
Signs Unlimited is not responsible for lost or missing digital media.