Accepted Artwork File Formats for Commercial Printing: CDR, PDF & TIFF

Submitting unoptimized low-resolution graphics for commercial offset or digital printing results in pixelated text, color shifting, and blurry output.

The 3 Industry Standard Accepted Print Formats

• CorelDraw (.CDR): The preferred vector format for commercial offset printing, die-cutting, and vinyl cutting machines in India. All fonts must be converted to curves (Ctrl+Q).
• Print-Ready PDF (.PDF): Vector PDF files created with PDF/X-1a standards, embedded fonts, and CMYK color space.
• Uncompressed TIFF (.TIFF): High-resolution raster format exported at 300 DPI or higher in CMYK color mode with 3mm bleed margins.

Pre-Press Checklist: Strictly avoid submitting low-resolution JPEG web screenshots or RGB color files for commercial offset printing.

Summary Checklist Before File Submission

1. 1Color Space: 100% CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black).
2. 2Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI at 100% physical print dimensions.
3. 3Bleed & Safety Margins: 3mm outer bleed and 3mm inner text safety margin.

Review our complete Artwork File Guidelines at Ultra Design Lab before uploading print files!