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This guide helps prepare cutout files by focusing on the size, artwork, and production details that affect the finished result.

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Template check

Start with the correct template, final dimensions, and any product-specific safe areas before changing the design, for cutout setup under the template check step.

Safe area

Keep logos, text, and important details away from trim lines, seams, folds, grommets, and hardware zones, for cutout setup under the safe area step.

File handoff

Send files with fonts handled, images at usable resolution, and colours prepared for print review, for cutout setup under the file handoff step.

Key setup points

Good setup for cutout starts with the correct size, template, and product requirements before design details are finalized.

Safe areas, trim zones, seams, folds, hardware, and viewing distance should be checked while the file is still editable, for cutout setup under the key setup points step.

Files are easier to review when finished height, shape complexity, and base or stand method are included with the artwork handoff.

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How to prepare the file

Decide how the cutout will be used

This item helps production confirm the file against the correct product requirements, for cutout setup under the decide how the cutout will be used step.

Choose material strength for the height

This check gives the file a cleaner path into review by confirming finished height and shape complexity before proofing.

Keep the silhouette clean

The step reduces avoidable revisions by catching setup limits while the artwork is editable, for cutout setup under the keep the silhouette clean step.

Common questions

How tall should a life-size cutout be?

Bleed, safe area, and final size depend on the product template and finishing method. Keep important text away from trims, seams, folds, grommets, and hardware zones, for cutout setup before proofing.

What material is best for a cutout?

Check the template, final dimensions, artwork resolution, colour setup, and finishing notes before approval. Those details prevent common proofing delays, for cutout setup before proofing.

Do cutouts need a stand?

Check the template, final dimensions, artwork resolution, colour setup, and finishing notes before approval. Those details prevent common proofing delays, for cutout setup during handoff.

Talk through the next step

Send the file, final size, quantity, product choice, and deadline so the setup can be checked before production, for cutout setup at approval.

After review, the next step is to confirm proofing questions, finishing details, and any changes needed for a cleaner handoff, for cutout setup at approval.

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