Print-Ready File Requirements for Signs & Banners
Everything you need to know to get a crisp, print-ready file for your yard sign or banner—resolution, file types, sizing, and color.
What resolution should my artwork be?
The right resolution depends on the product, because large-format prints are viewed from farther away than small ones. Here’s what we recommend at your finished print size:
- Banners: 100–150 DPI
- Yard signs and rigid signs: 150 DPI
- Business cards, stickers and other small-format print: 300 DPI
Our print-ready upload tool checks your resolution automatically and warns you before you order if it may print blurry.
Do I need 300 DPI for a banner or sign?
No. 300 DPI matters for small items held in your hand, like business cards and stickers. For banners and yard signs, which are read from several feet away, 300 DPI only creates very large files without a visible improvement. Stick to the recommendations above.
What file types can I upload?
We accept JPG, PNG, PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, and TIFF files up to 50MB. JPG and PNG are the most common and work great for most designs. When you have vector artwork, such as a PDF, AI or EPS file from your designer, send that instead: vector files scale cleanly to any size and are preferred when available.
What size should my yard sign or banner artwork be?
Design your file at (or proportional to) your finished size—18"x24" for our standard yard sign, or 2’x3′ / 3’x5′ for banners. If your file’s proportions don’t match the product you selected, our tool will flag it so you know cropping may occur before you order.
What is bleed?
Bleed is extra artwork extending past the edge of your finished size, so nothing looks cut off after trimming. For most yard signs and banners, keeping important text and logos a small margin away from the very edge is enough—if you’re using a design template, a 1/8" (0.125") bleed on each side is a safe standard.
RGB or CMYK?
Most customer files come to us in RGB (the standard for phones, cameras, and design software), and that’s perfectly fine—we handle the conversion for print on our end. If you’re working with a professional designer and have a CMYK file, that works too.
What happens if my file isn’t high enough resolution?
Our upload tool will flag it with a clear warning before you order, so you’re never surprised after the fact. You can still choose to proceed, upload a higher-resolution version, or reach out and we’ll help you sort it out.