Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen Senior Content Strategist at 4OVER4.COM
Question

What file formats are accepted for Book Printing?

Answer

PDF is the preferred format for book files, with a few design formats accepted as alternatives. Whatever you send, the color mode, resolution, and bleed matter as much as the file type.

FormatNote
PDFPreferred, PDF/X-1a is safest for consistent color
AI, PSD, EPSAccepted design formats
  • Color mode: CMYK, not RGB.
  • Resolution: 300 DPI for sharp text and images.
  • Setup: include proper bleed and trim marks.

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