Use Ganda Media print guides for artwork setup, file preparation, colour, finishing, delivery, and ordering advice before sending files to print.
5 print guides
Find out why borders can become uneven in print and how to set up artwork to avoid common trim, alignment, and spacing problems.
Make sure your artwork is ready for print before you order. These practical artwork guidelines explain the key things to check before sending files to print, including finished size, bleed, safe areas, image resolution, colours, fonts and print-ready PDF export settings. If you are unsure, Ganda Media can help check your file before it causes problems in production.
Learn when to save print artwork as PDF, TIFF, EPS, or image files, and choose a suitable format for your production workflow.
Learn how to choose, embed, and prepare fonts properly for print-ready artwork before exporting your final file.
Learn what bleed and safe areas mean in print, how much bleed to add, common artwork mistakes to avoid, and how to prepare print-ready files for Ganda Media.
2 print guides
Learn what DPI means for print, how resolution affects image quality, and how to avoid blurry or pixelated artwork in finished pieces.
Understand why printed colours can look less bright than on screen and how RGB-to-CMYK conversion affects print artwork.
3 print guides
Learn how to export a print-ready PDF from Adobe InDesign with the settings Ganda Media recommends for professional artwork.
Learn how to prepare artwork in Adobe Photoshop and export a print-ready PDF with suitable colour, resolution, and file settings.
Download a print-ready PDF from Canva with bleed and crop marks, then check the file before sending your artwork to print.
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