File guide
Short guides so your file arrives ready to print: no cut-off text, white edges or blurry images.
Frequently asked questions
How much bleed does a print job need?
For business cards, flyers and print up to A3, 3 mm on every side. Posters, banners and shop windows need more. Bleed and safe margins →
How far from the edge should text be?
At least 3 mm inside the trim line on small print, and more on large formats. Bleed and safe margins →
What resolution does an image need for print?
300 dpi at the final size for anything held in the hand, 150 dpi for posters and 100 dpi for banners. Resolution and pixel calculator →
What format should I send my file in?
A vector PDF from design software, with fonts converted to curves and effects flattened. Otherwise, a high-resolution image. Before you send your file: the checklist →
What text size do you recommend?
8 pt for normal text and 10 pt for white text on a dark background. Text: sizes and outlines →
Why do printed colours differ from the screen?
Screens show RGB colour, while print uses CMYK, which has a smaller colour range. Very vivid and neon colours come out softer. Colour: RGB, CMYK and what prints →
Which black should I use for large backgrounds?
Rich black C40 M30 Y30 K100. For small text and thin lines, plain K100. Colour: RGB, CMYK and what prints →
How do I send a file larger than 10 MB?
With SwissTransfer, which is free and needs no account. The easiest way is to add us as the recipient with our email, so the files come straight to us. Sending large files →