Artwork Setup Guide

To ensure the best possible print quality, all artwork should be supplied with sufficient bleed and a safe area for important content.

The example below demonstrates how artwork should be prepared for a typical printed insert.

Understanding Bleed

Bleed is the extra artwork that extends beyond the finished size of your product.

We recommend supplying artwork with at least 5mm bleed on all sides. This helps prevent unwanted white edges appearing after trimming.

In the example shown:

  • Finished Insert Size: 70 × 45mm
  • Artwork Size Required: 80 × 55mm
  • Bleed: 5mm on each side

Understanding the Safe Zone

The safe zone is the area where important content should be placed.

To avoid text or important elements being trimmed during production, keep the following inside the safe zone:

  • Text
  • Logos
  • QR Codes
  • Barcodes
  • Faces
  • Important design details

Anything placed outside the safe zone may be affected by normal trimming tolerances.

Artwork Checklist

Before uploading your artwork, please check:

✓ Background colours extend into the bleed area

✓ Images extend into the bleed area

✓ Text and logos remain inside the safe zone

✓ Artwork is supplied at the correct size

✓ Artwork is high resolution (300dpi recommended)

✓ Fonts are embedded or converted to curves where possible

Accepted File Formats

We accept:

  • PDF (preferred)
  • AI
  • EPS
  • SVG
  • PNG
  • JPG / JPEG

Common Artwork Problems

White Edges After Trimming

Usually caused by artwork being supplied at the finished size without bleed.

Text Too Close to the Edge

Important content placed outside the safe zone may appear uneven or may be trimmed.

Low Resolution Artwork

Screenshots, social media images and images copied from websites are often too low resolution for high-quality printing.

Need Help?

If you're unsure whether your artwork is suitable, simply upload the best file you have available.

Our artwork team will review your file before production and contact you if any issues are identified.

If you require assistance before ordering, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.