The Syllabus for Success
Welcome to class, Copy Cow students! Today we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of file types. We know it sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry, but getting this right is the difference between a print that looks “meh” and one that looks WOW. Let’s get your files prepped for the Dean’s List!
📸 The Visuals: Images
We accept all the usual suspects: JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, and BMP. But here is the golden rule of printing: Resolution is everything!
To make sure your images don’t turn out blurry or pixelated (the horror!), please send us photos with a resolution of at least 150 dpi (dots per inch). However, if you really want to impress the professor, aim for 300 dpi—that is the sweet spot for crisp, professional quality.
- Pro-Tip: Please avoid grabbing images straight from the internet. They are usually low-resolution and will look grainy when printed. Stick to high-res originals for the best grade!
📄 The Paperwork: Digital Documents
We are pretty versatile when it comes to files! We accept:
- PDF (Our absolute favorite! This is the preferred format.)
- EPS
- Microsoft Office files
- Microsoft Publisher
- Adobe Creative Suite files
- Open Office
- Microsoft Works
The Fine Print (Because there’s always a fine print)
Since Microsoft files can sometimes be a little… unpredictable when moving from screen to print, we will always send you a PDF proof first. This is just to make sure everything looks exactly how you imagined it before we hit the big green “print” button.
Stuck on a File Type?
Got a weird file format we didn’t list? Don’t panic! Just flag down one of our friendly staff members. We’re experts at this stuff and can offer suggestions on how to convert your file into something we can work with. We’re here to help you pass with flying colors
