Graphic guidelines:

Graphic guidelines:
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing Pinnacle Exhibits for your graphic design and/or production needs. Please adhere to the
following guidelines in order for us to produce the best possible product for you. We look forward to working
with you!
Supported applications & file types for production:
NAME:
VERSION:
NOTES:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
CS5 or newer
CS5 or newer
CS5 or newer
All*
All*
*to deliver text for layout only
*to deliver text for layout only
Non-supported applications & file types for production:
NAME:
VERSION:
Adobe Acrobat
Microsoft Powerpoint
Quark Xpress
CorelDraw
Macromedia Freehand
Visio
Microsoft Word
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
NOTES:
Media submission:
Via the web: http://www.pinnacle-exhibits.com (in the footer)
Hillsboro:
Irvine:
Morgan Hill:
CLICK HERE to upload
CLICK HERE to upload
CLICK HERE to upload
Document requirements:
· All pertinent contact information
· Low-res PDF of artwork for reference
· All necessary typefaces/fonts; must be Macintosh compatible
· High-res photo links (do not embed images)
· PMS color specifications and/or color proofs (if color matching required)
Output specifications:
Digital print:
· Resolution: 150 DPI at full size*
· Bleed: 1" bleed on all sides up to 48"x 96" and 3" bleed on all sides over 48"x 96"
hillsboro. 503.844.4848 | irvine. 949.451.9100 | morgan hill. 408.778.3402
rev. 05.15
· Output size: full size is preferred, for larger graphics "to scale" is accepted
· Color format: RGB
*if drop shadow or gradient is present in Illustrator file, please ensure ‘Document Raster Effects Settings’ are at least
150 DPI at full size
Vinyl/dimensional letters/logos:
· Vector based, outlined text and strokes with PMS colors or vinyl colors included
Disclaimer:
Pinnacle Exhibits is not responsible for errors caused by missing or incorrect type, artwork, printouts, color proofs,
or typefaces. Pinnacle Exhibits assumes that all artwork, type, and typefaces received are properly licensed from
the copyright owner (where applicable).
FTP upload guidelines:
Compression & FTP upload:
Please see the following tips on file compression and preparing your file for upload to our FTP. By adhering to
these guidelines we can more efficiently process your graphic files.
General guidelines:
· Upload files to appropriate location (hillsboro, irvine or morgan hill)
· ZIP together all files prior to upload*
· Include company name and show name in ZIP file title
· ZIP file should not exceed 2GB**
* no RAR files accepted
** please contact the appropriate Pinnacle Graphics Department with questions on file compression.
Please note:
Due to liability issues, we can no longer accept links from Dropbox, YouSendIt, Hightail, etc. Online uploads must
be uploaded to Pinnacle’s FTP. Alternately, feel free to mail us a USB, CD or hard drive if you do not wish to
upload to our FTP. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, thank you for understanding.
hillsboro. 503.844.4848 | irvine. 949.451.9100 | morgan hill. 408.778.3402
rev. 05.15