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Artwork Guidelines
for Custom Packaging

Everything you need to prepare print-ready artwork that helps us deliver perfect packaging, every time.

Not sure whether your artwork is print-ready? Send what you have. We’ll check it free and advise what happens next.

Free artwork checkbefore production
Expert supportat every step
Production startsafter your approval
Craft Boxes UK custom kraft carton and open printed mailer box
01

Get the essentials right

Quick-Start Artwork Checklist

File Format

AI, editable PDF or EPS

Colour Mode

CMYK, not RGB

Resolution

300 dpi at final size

Bleed

Use the dieline value

Fonts

Outline or embed all fonts

Dieline

Use the approved template

02

Start where you are

Choose Your Design Route

03

Download Your Packaging Template

Start with the correct dieline

A packaging dieline is the flat technical drawing used to position artwork before a box is printed, cut, creased and assembled.

The correct template depends on the box style, dimensions, material and construction. Never resize an existing dieline to fit another product; panels, flaps and tolerances must be recalculated.