Question
What file format should I use for bookmark printing?
Answer
Submit a press-ready PDF built for print, and most files will run without issues. The key is getting resolution, color mode, and bleed right before you export.
- Format: PDF, ideally PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4.
- Resolution: 300 DPI so artwork prints crisp.
- Color mode: CMYK, not RGB, so colors match what the press produces.
- Bleed: include 0.125" on all sides for edge-to-edge designs.
- Safety zone: keep text and logos away from the trim edge so nothing gets cut off.
Flatten transparencies and embed or outline fonts before exporting to avoid last-minute surprises.
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