How to Submit Artwork for Custom Dice: Files, Logos, and Proofing

The quality of a custom dice run depends a lot on the artwork you supply. Good files make engraving crisp and colours accurate; poor files cause delays and rounds of correction. You do not need to be a designer, but knowing what a factory needs makes the process smooth. Here is exactly what to send and how proofing works.

What file formats work best?

• Vector files (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) — the best choice; they scale cleanly to small die faces without blurring.
• High-resolution PNG — acceptable for simple marks if vector is not available, ideally with a transparent background.
• Avoid low-resolution JPGs and screenshots — they do not engrave cleanly and often need to be redrawn.
• For a specific typeface, name the font or supply the file so numbers match your brand.

What details to specify

• Colours — give Pantone (PMS) codes where possible for accurate plating, ink, or enamel matching.
• Placement — which face carries the logo, where numbers sit, and any orientation rules.
• Size and material — so we scale artwork correctly for the die and finish.
• Ink or enamel colour for the numbers and any colour-filled logo.

How the proofing process works

After we receive your artwork we prepare a proof — a digital mock-up and, for most orders, a physical sample — showing exactly how the dice will look. You review colour, engraving, font, and placement and request changes before anything goes to mass production. Approving the sample is the single most important step: fixing a detail here costs almost nothing, while fixing it after a full run is expensive.

Do not have finished artwork?

That is fine. Many customers send a reference image, a rough sketch, or just a description, and we help turn it into production-ready art. Send whatever you have, tell us the look you want, and we will guide you to the right files and send a quote within 24 hours.