Uploading A File When Buying Signs and Banners Wholesale

It's easy to upload your design files to Signs2Trade no matter what program you originally designed it in.

Signs2Trade strives to produce signs and vinyl banners of the highest possible quality for you. When uploading your own files it is important to understand what is needed in regards to the types of files we can accept, resolution, and general artwork requirements. By following the guidelines outlined, your sign will meet the high standards of quality that Signs2Trade's customers have come to expect.

What is the largest size file I can upload on your site?

Files must be less than 100MB to upload to Signs2Trade. If your file is larger than that, you can use a compression program to create a ZIP or RAR file. For files that still won't compress, try uploading your file to these alternative file transfer services. Send the file to sales@signs2trade.com
Hightail (accepts files up to 100MB)
RapidShare (accepts files up to 100MB)
Google Drive™
WeTranfer (accepts files up to 2GB)
Please make sure to include your name, phone number and email address on these websites

What resolution should my artwork be?

Artwork should be submitted at 150dpi at the full size of your banner. Lower resolution will not print as sharply and cleanly as a 150 dpi file will. Using resolution over 150dpi will not increase the clarity of your print and will create larger files for upload.

What types of files do you accept?

We can accept Illustrator files, Photoshop files, JPEGs, TIFFs and PDFs. Flatten layers and convert all fonts to outlines before uploading your file. Many programs such as PowerPoint or CorelDraw can export a PDF file or high resolution TIF or JPG that can be used for printing.

I found a picture on the internet. Can I use it on my banner?

Probably not. The resolution on web graphics is generally not high enough to be printed on a large banner. Many companies offer stock photography at the resolution needed for printing your banner.

Can I send a Microsoft Word File?

Try to avoid using Microsoft Word to create your banner file since these designs usually can not be printed. Instead of a Word file, try recreating your layout with our online sign designer if possible. If the only artwork you have is in Word, create a border on the page with the same proportions as the sign you are ordering and keep your artwork inside of that border. When uploading a Word file, you must include all fonts used in the file's creation.

What format should I upload my artwork in?

A flattened TIF file or a PDF file with all fonts converted to curves are the preferred formats for printing. We can also accept PSD files, JPG files, and AI files.