Art Guidelines & Upload

View all file formats we accept, review our font and image guidelines, and check out our list of tips to ensure a hassle-free upload.

Accepted File Formats

Native Application Files

  • Adobe InDesign (.indd)
  • Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
  • Adobe Photoshop (.psd)
  • Adobe PDF (.pdf)

Postscript File (.ps or .eps)

Don't see the program you used in the list of native applications? We also accept postscript files created from your native application.

PDF File (.pdf)

We accept PDFs created from your native application.

Accepted Font Formats

Please include all fonts (printer and screen) used within your document.

  • TrueType
  • OpenType

Accepted Image Formats

Please provide all photographs and halftones in either CMYK or grayscale color spaces.

  • Adobe PhotoShop (.psd)
  • PostScript (.eps)
  • Tagged Image File Format (.tiff or .tif)

Upload Art Files

Before you upload, please:

  • Make sure to provide all fonts, linked graphics, and images from your document.
  • Compress your files into a single zipped or stuffed file.
  • Include identifying information in the name of the compressed file, for example: YourName_ProjectName_SalesRepName.zip
  • For reference, include a set of lasers or lo-res PDFs representing your art at actual size.

As of 7/26/24, we will no longer be accepting files via our FTP Server. Please contact your DCG ONE Representative for details on how to upload your files to OneDrive. Thank you.