Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What file format should I use for Easter print designs?

Answer

For most print products, a print ready PDF is the safest file format because it locks in your fonts, spacing, and image placement so nothing shifts on press.

  • Format: export a high resolution PDF whenever possible.
  • Color mode: set the file to CMYK, not RGB, so on screen colors translate accurately to ink.
  • Resolution: use 300 DPI for crisp text and imagery.
  • Bleed and safe zone: extend the background past the trim edge and keep text away from the cut line.

Starting from a correctly sized blank template is the easiest way to guarantee your dimensions and bleed areas are right before you upload.

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