Question
How should I set up my design file for Pocket Folders?
Answer
Set pocket folder files up to the exact dieline and to print specs before you design, so pockets, score lines, and glue tabs stay aligned. Working from the template is the single biggest thing that keeps your artwork from shifting on the final piece.
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Format | Flattened, print-ready PDF |
| Color | CMYK |
| Resolution | 300 DPI at full size |
| Bleed | 0.125 in on all outer edges |
| Safe zone | Text and logos about 0.125 in inside the trim |
- Build your layout on top of the folder template so the dieline, pockets, and folds are already in place.
- Keep critical text and logos out of fold and glue-tab areas.
- Push background colors and images fully into the bleed to avoid white edges.
- Embed or outline fonts and flatten transparency before exporting the final PDF.
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