Artwork guide
Prepare artwork with fewer surprises
Practical checks to make before sending your design to print.
Start with the product’s own requirements
Bleed, trim, safe area, colour handling and accepted file types can vary by product. Use the requirements shown on the product you are ordering. If a requirement is not shown, do not assume that a generic template applies.
Check the final content, not just the layout
Review names, phone numbers, dates, prices and QR codes at the final size. Keep important text away from trim edges, and make sure linked or placed images are available at a resolution suitable for the chosen print size.
- Use the final page size and orientation.
- Include bleed only when the product instructions request it.
- Keep an editable source file as well as the exported print file.
- Open the exported file once more before submitting it.
Treat your upload as final artwork
We use the file you upload for your print job. Check spelling, contact details, image quality and layout carefully before submitting it. If you are unsure about a requirement, contact the print team before you pay.