For optimal printing, please send CMYK PDFs in 300dpi. To setup a print-ready full bleed file you will need: a .125 in bleed, trim marks, and a .125 in minimum margin for any text on your print. For trifolds, please include a .25 in margin.
Microsoft word and Google Docs
If you’re working in Microsoft word or google docs, your formatting could show up differently on our computer. It’s best to save as a PDF so you know the formatting will not change.
GOOGLE DOCS TO PDF
Hover over File -> then download-> and select PDF document and save it to your desktop!
MICROSOFT WORD TO PDF
Saving a PDF from InDesign
Step 1: Click file -> export
Step 2: Create a file name -> and choose the format ‘Adobe PDF (Print) -> click Save
Step 3: Click “Marks and Bleeds”, if you have a bleed -> choose crop marks and a .125in bleed -> select Export
Saving a PDF from Illustrator
Go to File -> Click Save As…
Choose a file name -> Select Adobe PDF (pdf) as your format -> click Save
If you have a full bleed: Under Marks and Bleeds Select Trim Marks and a .125in bleed -> Save PDF
Saving a PDF from Canva
First, make sure your file is the size you want your final prints to be. Please put your file size in inches to check. If you need to resize it click resize -> then type in your print size
Next, go to file -> Settings -> Make sure Show margins and Show print bleed are checked
Double check that any items to the edge of the page go into your bleed area now
To export go to share -> Select PDF print -> Add crop marks and bleed and flatten pdf (if you dont flatten, things like pngs will not print properly- canva templates use a lot of pdgs) -> make sure to just export the pages you want to print -> choose cmyk if possible, your pdf will reflect the actual print color better this way
