Question
What file format should I use for my Pocket Folder design?
Answer
Presentation and pocket folders print best from a flattened, print-ready PDF built to the exact folder dieline, so every panel, pocket, and glue tab lands where it should. It helps to set the file up before you start designing rather than forcing artwork into the shape afterward.
| Setting | Recommended |
|---|---|
| File type | Print-ready PDF, fonts embedded |
| Color mode | CMYK, not RGB |
| Resolution | 300 DPI at final size |
| Bleed | 0.125 in on every outer edge |
| Safe margin | Text and logos about 0.125 in inside the trim |
- Start from the folder template or dieline so pockets, slits, and score lines are already positioned.
- Design in CMYK from the beginning so on-screen colors match the printed result more closely.
- Flatten transparencies and outline or embed fonts before exporting so type does not reflow.
- Extend background colors and images fully into the bleed so no white slivers show after trimming.
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