Questions & Answers on File Preparation  Does my artwork have 0.25" bleeds?  Do I need to use CMYK color mode? Does Gallagher Printing accept any file format? Can you help me prepare my files?  Why is resolution important? What resolution is needed for my job? What if my file is missing fonts? How do I convert text to outlines? Does my artwork have borders? What if my file is missing images? What if my artwork contains gradients?   Q  Does my artwork have 0.25" bleeds? Top A We require a 0.25" bleed around the perimeter of your artwork to ensure accurate cutting (e.g., artwork for a 4"x6" postcard should extend to 4.25" x 6.25"). If your image has a white border on all four sides, bleeds are recommended but not required. If your image is not white on all four sides, you must include bleeds in print-ready files. Before submitting your artwork files, you may want to review our file preparation guidelines.