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Artwork Guidelines


Artwork, Document & Design Guidelines

We’ve prepared this guide to help you supply print ready files. Properly prepared files ensure the best results and help us process your order without delays. If you’re unsure or need help, please choose Hire a Designer at checkout or Request a Quote.

Refer to This Quick Checklist When Placing an Order:

  • All fonts are embedded or outlined.
  • Text is legible and sharp.
  • Page layout and margins are correct.
  • Artwork matches the correct size (A4, A3, etc.).
  • Images are linked or embedded in the file.
  • Colours are set to CMYK (not RGB).

Bleed & Safe Area

  • Add 3mm bleed to any artwork or images that go to the edge of the page.
  • Keep important text or logos at least 5mm inside the trim line (safe area).
  • This ensures no white edges or accidental cropping.

Colour

  • Colours may look different on screen compared to print - this depends on your monitor, resolution and lighting.
  • Always supply files in CMYK for best results.
  • Pantone / spot colours may shift when converted to CMYK. If exact colour matching is critical, please request a hard proof.

Image Resolution

  • Photos and images: 300 dpi at final size.
  • Text or logos saved as images: 1200 dpi recommended.
  • Avoid low-resolution web images (72 dpi).

DPI is what makes an image look crisp and high quality. The higher the DPI number, the more detail you will see when printed.

File Formats

  • Preferred format: PDF (Press Quality) with fonts embedded.
  • We also accept files from Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign - but please export them to PDF before uploading.

Proofs

  • A PDF soft proof will be provided for layout and content check for select products.
  • Digital proofs are not exact in terms of colour accuracy.
  • If precise colour matching is required, request a printed hard proof (extra cost may apply).