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A dieline is a flat template showing where your pouch is cut, folded and sealed. Ask us for the template that matches your ordered bag type, width, height, gusset and features. Work at actual size (100%). Do not stretch a different bag template to fit. Keep the template on its own clearly labelled layer, separate from printed artwork. Include every printable panel: front, back, and any printed side or bottom panels. Mark which way is up.

The solid outer line is the cut line. Keep all artwork inside it; do not design outside that boundary. The inner dotted seal line marks the sealed edge: keep all text and important logos inside it, out of the seal area. Zipper lines show where the zipper sits. You can print over the zipper, although many people prefer to keep their artwork below it. The lower dotted gusset line shows where the bottom folds inward. It is not a cut or a no-print boundary, so your design can continue across it. The tear notches show where the top opens: anything printed above that tear level will be torn off when the customer opens the pouch. Use the exact locations on your supplied template, not the proportions in this example.

Use original images and vector logos where possible. Vector artwork stays sharp when enlarged. For photographs, aim for 300 pixels per inch at the final printed size; changing the resolution setting alone will not fix a blurry image. Avoid screenshots, tiny web logos and pictures copied from social media. Look at the design at its actual size before sending it. We will flag files that need a closer look.

Prepare print colours in CMYK. Screens use RGB light, so the printed pouch may look different from your screen. If a brand colour is important, include its Pantone reference or brand guide and tell us before approving the proof; an exact match is not automatic. Ask us which colour profile and black setup to use for your material. Do not add a large multi-colour black mix to small text without checking with us. A screen proof is for reviewing the design, not a guarantee of printed colour.

Before sending artwork, please outline all fonts and embed all images, if possible. Outlining turns letters into shapes so the lettering stays the same on another computer. Embedding saves the pictures inside your artwork file instead of linking to files on your computer. Make these changes in a copy and keep an editable original for future changes. If your app cannot do this, send your best file and tell us; we will help. Check the exported PDF, not just your working file: look for substituted fonts, missing symbols, broken images and unexpected transparency.

Tell us exactly which areas should be clear, opaque white or metallic. A white rectangle on your screen does not automatically mean clear film. Put white ink, window boundaries and special effects on separate, clearly named layers, and include a simple reference showing the intended result. White ink can sit behind colour to stop the pouch material showing through. Window shape, foil effects and coverage must match the options in your order and be confirmed in the proof. Do not assume an effect is included because it appears in your design.

For spot gloss or other selected effects, show the exact placement on a separate layer and label it. Check how the effect meets logos, small lettering, windows and fold lines. Keep construction marks separate from printed artwork. Do not mirror the design, add trapping, or set objects to overprint unless our prepress team specifically asks. Ask us to confirm any minimum text size, line weight or spacing for your chosen material and print method.

Supply the original code artwork, ideally as vectors. Keep it proportional, high contrast and surrounded by its required blank space. Do not stretch, crop or decorate the code, and avoid folds, seals, clear windows and reflective areas. Check that the number and destination are correct. A phone scan on screen is a useful check, but it is not print verification. If retail scanning matters, arrange verification of the final printed code.

One flavour, blend or design is one SKU. Save each design separately and use the same names as your order. For example: Original-Blend_front-back_v2.pdf and Decaf-Blend_front-back_v1.pdf. Include all panels for each design, and tell us which file belongs to which SKU. Make the latest version obvious; keep old or reference files in a clearly named folder. Your order quantities control production, not a number written in a filename.

We accept PDF, AI, PSD, high-resolution JPEG and high-resolution PNG artwork. Prepare JPEGs and PNGs at the actual size they will print, ideally 300 pixels per inch. Enlarging a small image or changing its resolution number does not add detail. For PSD, keep your editable layers and include any linked assets. The builder also supports EPS, SVG and ZIP, up to 300 MB per file. Later order-artwork uploads allow 300 MB per file and 300 MB total; follow the limit shown where you upload. Accepted files are still checked by our team before printing. Keep files unlocked and ask us before using a special PDF export preset.

Send your highest-quality print PDF and any original logos or pictures you have. Tell us if the design was not built on a pouch template. Please do not send only a screenshot or a photo of a mock-up. If you cannot find an export setting, choose “I need design help” and tell us which app you used. We will explain what is needed and confirm any extra design work before proceeding.

Check every SKU and every panel: spelling, flavour names, quantities, dimensions, logos, images, colours, clear areas and selected effects. Check your ingredients, nutrition information, warnings, contact details and other product copy with the appropriate reviewer. You are responsible for the content and for permission to use the artwork. Send changes through the proof page. Only approve when every file is correct. Approval releases the design for production; do not rely on being able to change or cancel it afterwards.