Question
How do I know if my file is print-ready?
Answer
A print-ready file is one the press can output without any cleanup. It hits a short checklist of specs before it leaves your hands.
- Resolution: 300 DPI at final print size
- Color mode: CMYK, not RGB
- Bleed: 0.125 in on all sides
- Fonts: converted to outlines or fully embedded
- Format: exported as a high-quality PDF
Run through each item before you submit, and request a digital proof when it is offered so you can confirm everything before production begins.
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