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 submit for a saddle-stitched catalog?

Answer

Saddle-stitched catalogs should be submitted as single pages so they impose and bind correctly.

  • Export as single pages, not spreads, in reading order.
  • Include bleed on every page so images run to the trimmed edge.
  • Do not add crop marks.
  • Keep the total page count a multiple of 4, since saddle stitching binds pages in four-page signatures.

If you are unsure how to set up the file for your specific page count, reach out with your project details for guidance before you upload.

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