Artwork setup · print-ready artwork Edmonton
The print-ready artwork checklist Edmonton businesses should use
Set up files with the right size, bleed, resolution and colour details before sending them to print.
01
Start with the final size
A print file should be built at the exact finished size, not scaled from a screen graphic at the last minute. Confirm whether the product is a standard size or a custom format before design begins.
For full-bleed printing, extend background images and colours beyond the trim edge. That extra area gives the cutter room to make a clean finished edge without leaving unwanted white lines.
- Use the requested finished dimensions
- Add bleed where the design reaches the edge
- Keep essential text safely inside the trim area
02
Use high-resolution images and suitable files
Low-resolution screenshots, compressed social images and copied web graphics often look soft in print. For most printed materials, supplied images should be high resolution at their final placed size.
PDF files are usually the best choice for print-ready artwork because they preserve fonts, vector logos and layout. AI, PSD and high-resolution JPG files may also be useful depending on the job.
- Export a press-ready PDF when possible
- Avoid screenshots and tiny web images
- Send logos as vector artwork when available
03
Ask for a production review
The fastest way to avoid an avoidable reprint is to send the file with the product, quantity and deadline. A quick review can flag missing bleed, unclear copy, colour concerns or a mismatch between the artwork and the product selected.
Create Future Design & Printing supports Edmonton businesses with practical artwork guidance before production, especially for custom sizes, signage and event materials.
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