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title: "How to Save a Photoshop File as a Print-Ready PDF"
description: "Save a Photoshop file as a print-ready PDF. Convert to CMYK, set 300 PPI, add bleed, then export PDF/X-1a with Press Quality so it prints sharp."
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# How to Save a Photoshop File as a Print-Ready PDF

Save a Photoshop file as a print-ready PDF. Convert to CMYK, set 300 PPI, add bleed, then export PDF/X-1a with Press Quality so it prints sharp.

See [all guide concepts](index.md).

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