Quick guide on how how to get your artwork ready for print
Uploading your artwork ready for print is step one in getting the best out of your prints. For any uploaded artwork we recommend you add bleed, margin and upload in the correct colour space and file type.
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Bleed & Margin
Bleed is an extended area that goes beyond the edge of a page, ensuring there are no empty borders. Margin is the empty space between the edge of the page and the main content, keeping things from being accidentally trimmed off. We reccomend 3mm bleed on all documents and a 5mm safe area where all essential elements are kept away from the edge of the sheet.
File Types
File type is important for print. To make things easy, we accept and recommend you send your files in any of the following types: PDF | JPEG | TIFF | EPS | SVG. With that said, a print-ready PDF file is always preferable for print.
Colour Space
For the highest quality print outcome, we suggest you send us your print files as a PDF using with the colour space in CMYK. This allows you to get the most accurate outcome to what you see on your screen.
Some more considerations
300dpi Resolution
For the best printing results, make sure your artwork is at least 300dpi resolution.
Keep Text from Edge
Ensure text is kept away from the edge and leave a 5mm buffer from the edge to avoid it being cut off.
Keep Colors Simple
Maintain colors simple and in line with your brand. Avoid using light text on a light background and vice versa.
Ensure Correct Size
Make sure your document is sized correctly and dimensionally accurate for the desired size.