Prepare. Check. Upload.
Properly prepared artwork helps your project move smoothly through prepress and production while protecting the color, image quality and layout you intended. Explore the resources below to prepare your files, submit specialized artwork and upload everything securely to Southwestern.
Choose the Resource You Need
Start with the general file-preparation guidelines or go directly to information about packaging, specialty artwork, variable data and proof approval.
Preparing Print-Ready Files
Prepare dependable production artwork with guidance covering PDF export, bleed, color, fonts, document size and multi-page setup.
View File Prep GuidelinesSpecialty Printing Artwork
Learn how to prepare production elements for die cutting, folds, scores, foil stamping, embossing, specialty coatings and supplied dielines.
Prepare Specialty ArtworkVariable Data & Personalization
Organize artwork and data for personalized names, addresses, sequential numbering, variable images, barcodes, QR codes and targeted campaigns.
View Variable Data GuidelinesProofing & Final Approval
Review your artwork, production setup and final proof carefully before approving the project to move into production.
Review Proofing GuidelinesPackaging & Uploading Files
Complete your final preflight, package native files correctly, collect supporting artwork and securely send your project to Southwestern.
Package & Upload FilesEverything Checked and Ready to Go?
Send your artwork, documents and supporting files securely to Southwestern, and our production team will take it from here.