Submitting Work to Zero Signs & Digital

To achieve the best print quality, we need vector artwork ideally supplied as an illustrator file or eps (CS4 or earlier).

We can also accept freehand 8 files. If neither of these are possible then a vector pdf or eps would be acceptable.
Fonts need to be converted to outline or supplied with the document. Any images need to be as high resolution as possible.
Where possible any logos should be provided in vector format. If you do not have vector artwork we will advise you on the best way to proceed with your job.

We are also able to open the following files

Quark Xpress up to version 7.2 (Any fonts should be supplied)

  • PDF
  • EPS

    For both these formats, any fonts should be converted to outline/paths, where possible, or supplied.

    • Photoshop up to version 7

  • TIFF
  • JPG
  • BMP

    • Most other bitmap formats. All bitmap images should be supplied in the highest resolution possible. Please do not resample low resolution images to high resolution, this rarely works.

    Some earlier versions of Corel Draw up to version 10 but translation is not always perfect. Some AutoCAD dxf dwg files but again, translation is not always perfect. When submitting artwork in these formats please send either a hard copy or a jpeg so we can ensure translation has been completely successful.

    Additionally: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint up to version 2001, although documents saved in later versions often open.
    The three above Microsoft applications do not retain font information when opened on our system, so if choice of typeface is important you will need to tell us what typefaces you have used and ideally send a hard copy. Also, files created in these applications cannot be used as artwork. Instead, we will use these files as a starting point and create artwork based on them.

    Please note: we are not able to open Microsoft Publisher files. The best way to make a Publisher file viewable by us is to supply it as an eps, pdf, jpeg or as a printout. In most cases we have found it necessary to recreate a client's artwork when it has been originated in Publisher. As with the other Microsoft applications mentioned above, files created in Publisher will not usually be regarded as, or quoted as, 'Artwork Supplied' and will be quoted on receipt and review of your file.