Fast File Guidelines – Quarter Cheaper Signs
At Quarter Cheaper Signs, our main focus is fast production and quick order turnaround.
In many cases, printing itself takes less time than artwork preparation and approval.
For this reason, we use a simple and customer-friendly file submission approach designed to start production as quickly as possible.
Our Goal: Start Printing Faster
The more complex the artwork format, the longer preparation may take.
To avoid delays, we recommend submitting files in the simplest and most reliable format possible.
✅ Simple files = Faster approval
✅ Faster approval = Faster signs
✅ Best File Format (Recommended)
The best and fastest option for most signage orders is:
JPG file
- saved at real production size
- 150 DPI resolution
- final layout exactly as you want it printed
This format opens correctly, avoids compatibility issues, and allows us to move directly into production.
For most projects — especially yard signs, real estate signs, banners, and temporary signage — JPG files work perfectly.
Yard Signs & Simple Signs
For standard signs such as:
- lawn signs
- real estate signs
- temporary business signs
❗ Bleed margins are NOT required.
We trim finished signs with approximately 1.5–2 mm edge tolerance, which is visually unnoticeable.
Simply prepare your artwork at final size.
Important Notice About Canva & Online Design Tools
Please be careful when submitting PDF files exported from free online services such as Canva or similar platforms.
These files often:
- export at very low resolution
- contain hidden compression
- open incorrectly in professional production software
- lose fonts or graphic elements
- shift layout or spacing
⚠ Parts of the design may appear missing or distorted after opening.
Recommended Solution
If your design was created in Canva or another online editor:
✅ Export the file as JPG or PNG
✅ Verify the image visually before sending
✅ Submit the confirmed image file
This significantly reduces preparation time.
Adobe Illustrator Files
While Adobe Illustrator is a professional design tool, compatibility between different software environments may still slow production.
The primary production software used at Quarter Cheaper Signs is CorelDRAW.
If you are working in Illustrator, the fastest workflow is:
✅ Export your final design as
- JPG
- TIFF
or high-quality PNG
at final size.
This prevents font, transparency, and effect conversion issues.
Why We Recommend Image Files
In real production environments:
Complex editable files often require additional preparation, correction, or rebuilding before printing.
Flattened image files allow us to:
✔ open files instantly
✔ avoid software conflicts
✔ eliminate missing elements
✔ begin printing faster
Our priority is speed and reliability.
Quick Checklist Before Sending Files
Before submitting artwork, please confirm:
✅ correct spelling and phone numbers
✅ final dimensions
✅ layout exactly as intended
✅ image exported at full size
✅ resolution around 150 DPI
Fast Production Tip
Customers who submit ready-to-print JPG files typically receive the fastest turnaround times.
Simple files help us keep production efficient — and prices Quarter Cheaper.
Don’t Have Perfect Files? No Problem
At Quarter Cheaper Signs, we understand that not everyone is a professional designer.
You don’t need complicated technical knowledge to order signs from us.
If you are unsure about file formats — just send what you have.
We regularly receive artwork from:
- phones and screenshots
- Canva designs
- website images
- previous sign photos
- social media graphics
- scanned logos
Our team will review your files and advise the fastest way to prepare them for printing.
We’ll Help — But Quality Depends on Source Files
Whenever possible, we adjust and prepare customer artwork to make it printable.
However, final print quality always depends on the quality of the original file provided.
Low-resolution or heavily compressed images may result in:
- visible pixelation
- soft edges
- reduced sharpness in large prints
If improvements or recreation are required, additional design charges may apply.
Fastest Option
If speed is your priority:
✅ Send artwork already exported as JPG
✅ Full size
✅ Around 150 DPI
This usually allows production to begin almost immediately.
When File Fixing May Be Required
Additional artwork preparation may be necessary when:
- logos are too small
- files are exported incorrectly
- fonts are missing
- layouts shift after export
- screenshots are used instead of originals
We will always notify you before proceeding with paid design adjustments.
Our Promise
We aim to make ordering signs simple, fast, and stress-free.
You focus on your business —
we’ll help make your artwork printable as efficiently as possible.
✅ Quarter Cheaper Signs
Fast Turnaround • Friendly Process • Professional Results
✅ Quarter Cheaper Signs
Fast Signs • Simple Process • Local Production
📞 778-828-6120
🌐 https://www.quartercheapersigns.ca