Artwork guide
Artwork for print: start here
A practical route from idea to approved print file.
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Artwork and print guides
Plain-English guidance on bleed, colour, resolution, PDF export, proofs and product-specific artwork, written for people preparing real jobs.
From idea to approved file
Use these guides to prepare a better brief and catch common file problems. Exact print specifications depend on the product; confirm them with the team before export.
Artwork guide
Bleed, trim and safe area explained
Three boundaries prevent white slivers and clipped information.
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Image resolution for print
Judge image detail at the size people will actually see it.
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RGB, CMYK and colour expectations
Make colour decisions before the final proof, especially when matching a brand.
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How to make a print-ready PDF
A clear export makes checks faster and reduces avoidable rework.
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Fonts, small type and legibility
Make the important details readable in the finished item.
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Booklet artwork and page planning
Plan the binding and page order before the design is locked.
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Banner artwork that works at a distance
Design for the place and distance where the banner will be read.
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Choosing paper stock and finish
The right stock supports how the piece will be held, written on and kept.
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Digital vs litho printing
Compare processes around run length, versioning, stock, deadline and finish.
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The final print proof checklist
A few deliberate minutes of proofing prevent expensive and embarrassing mistakes.
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How to brief a print quote
A complete brief gets you a useful answer faster.
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Free downloadable artwork pack
Original PDF guides for file preparation, page planning, colour and final proofing.
Complete print artwork handbookA practical start-to-finish reference for briefs, bleed, colour, finishing and proof approval.
Download PDFBleed, trim and safe areaMeasured A4, A5 and business-card examples with finishing reminders.
Download PDFPrint-ready PDF checklistA final content, font, colour, image and page inspection before handover.
Download PDFBooklet artwork plannerPage counts, binding, spine, creep and proofing explained.
Download PDFLarge-format artwork guideBanners, boards, windows and exhibitions planned for real viewing conditions.
Download PDFColour and proofing workflowICC profiles, output intents, RIP presets and repeat-job controls explained.
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