Check out the design requirements for a perfect print
Everything you need to know about file formats, resolution, color profiles, setup and design services to ensure your Heras fence banners look professional and print perfectly. If you can't find the information you're looking for on this page, please visit our Heras Fence Banners & Covers FAQs page for more details.
File Formats & Technical Requirements
Preferred: AI, PSD, PDF (high-res), EPS.
Also accepted: JPEG/JPG (300 DPI), PNG (300 DPI), TIFF, SVG.
Not accepted: Low-res web images, screenshots, Word/PowerPoint files, heavily compressed images.
300 DPI at actual print size (150 DPI minimum for large banners). Vector files are preferred for logos/text as they scale without loss of quality.
Large 3m x 2m banners at 300 DPI are around 100MB+. Contact us if file size is an issue.
CMYK color mode required. RGB files will be converted (slight shifts possible). Pantone colors matched in CMYK. Mesh banners print slightly muted; PVC banners are more vibrant.
Fluorescent colors can’t be accurately reproduced. Metallics require special processes.
Design Setup & Specifications
3mm bleed on all sides. Keep important text 15mm from edges, critical elements 20mm away. Account for fixing points and rope areas in your design.
Example for 3m x 1m banner: Artwork 3006mm x 1006mm (with bleed), safe area 2970mm x 970mm, critical area 2960mm x 960mm.
Minimum readable text: 50mm (from 10m distance). Primary messages: 80–120mm. Use sans-serif bold fonts, high contrast colors, and limit to max 3 font families.
Left-aligned text with adequate spacing is more readable. Keep messages short and clear.
Design Services & Support
Yes — from £25. Services include custom design, logo vectorisation, typography, color matching, and image enhancement.
Process: Briefing → Initial concept (24–48h) → 2 revisions → Final artwork.
Yes, via AI upscaling, manual vectorisation, retouching, and reconstruction. Limitations apply to very low-res or heavily compressed images.
Pricing: Logo vectorisation £15–£35, photo enhancement £25–£45.
Artwork Submission & Approval
Email (≤25MB), WeTransfer/Dropbox, USB/CD, or cloud links. Include dimensions, version numbers, and order reference in filenames.
Checklist: correct size with bleed, CMYK, 300 DPI, fonts outlined, hi-res images embedded.
Minor adjustments are free at proof stage. Design changes from £15 per 15 mins. Provide a numbered list of changes for clarity.
Digital proof sent within 4–8 hours. Check text, dimensions, colors, and layout before approval. Final approval is required before printing starts.