What is a Professional File Check?

For a small fee, an expert member of our technical team will manually review your artwork before it goes to print so you can press 'go' with complete confidence. If you've ordered multiple products, you can choose to add a Professional File Check to individual jobs or your entire order. We'll check your file for common print setup issues and, where possible, fix them before production. If we find anything that needs your attention, we'll contact you and place your order on hold until you've updated and re-uploaded your artwork. We'll check things like: Image resolution for print quality Bleed and safe areas Page count and page order on folded products Corrupt, blank or password-protected files Templates left on artwork Folds, cut lines, drill holes and binding areas (where applicable) Foil alignment and minimum line widths (where applicable) Personalisation files and version quantities (where applicable) A Professional File Check doesn't include: Spelling, grammar or proofreading Design, layout or text sizing advice Colour accuracy or colour mode checks (RGB/CMYK) QR code testing Calendar date checks Post-print quality inspection beyond our standard production processes See a full list of what's included here . Adding a Professional File Check won't delay your estimated delivery date, unless we need you to amend and re-upload your artwork after we've reviewed it. To upgrade to a Professional File Check, simply select the option when you upload your artwork. We'll take care of the rest and let you know if we spot anything that needs your attention before your job goes to print.

How do I print with Canva?

Printing with Canva is quick and easy with Printed.com. Select your product, create your artwork in Canva, and export it as a print-ready PDF. Once uploaded to Printed.com, we handle the rest! For help with accurate sizing, bleed and export settings, please visit our Canva Support page for step-by-step guides and video tutorials. Plus, you can explore our library of free pre-formatted Canva templates to get started.

What is the best layout for party Invitations?

When you're designing print Invitations, it's key to make sure the layout is visually appealing and easy to read. Here are some handy tips: establish a clear hierarchy, pick readable fonts, keep a balanced design with plenty of white space, stick to a consistent theme, and use high-quality images for the best finish to really make your Invite pop!

How best to word an Invitation card?

To make sure your guests get all the details for your event, include the essentials like who, what, when, and where clearly and concisely. Don't forget the RSVP info and any special instructions too. Tailor the tone to match the formality of your event, and highlight any themes or extra info needed. This way, everyone will be on the same page and ready to enjoy the party.

What is personalisation and how do I use it?

Personalisation is a simple, cost-effective way to tailor your Invites. You can use personalisation for different text elements like names, addresses, and even personalised messages. Personalisation adds a touch of individuality to your prints, ensuring each piece is unique to the recipient. For example, you can personalise party Invitations with the guests' names, making each Invitation feel exclusive. However, if the text content on your Invitation card is the same for all recipients, you don't need personalisation. This approach works well for announcements where only the event details matter, and personalisation would not add any significant value.

What shapes are available on Invitations?

Explore our creative range of Invitation shapes, from wavy edges to pebble forms and even round corners for your traditional rectangle Invites, we have something that will perfectly capture your unique style. Whether you're leaning towards classic elegance or modern flair, we'll help you find the right shape to bring your vision to life. If you have a unique idea in mind or can't find the shape you're looking for, our Bespoke Team is here to help. Contact us to make your Invitations truly special and personal.

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Invitations

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From birthdays and christenings to Christmas and parties, create personalised Invites that are sure to build up excitement for your next occasion. With a huge range of papers available, design the perfect party Invitation or corporate event Invite that you're proud to send out. Use our free downloadable templates to help make sure your artwork is perfect - Invitation printing has never been easier! More information

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Ice Gold

Warm gold tones lace through the surface of Ice Gold paper, offering a shimmering coated surface which gives printed designs intricate depth and delicate detail.

Fresco Gesso

This GF Smith paper delivers the same luxury finish of Tintoretto Gesso, but with a brighter white finish and a slightly deeper hammered texture. Perfect for extra-special print.

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian Fedrigoni paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on. It gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a muted finish.

Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the smooth satin finish of Silk paper gives a clean, crisp look to printed colours and designs.

Cream

The soft warmth of Cream paper gives a premium feel to any design. With a light uncoated texture, inks are absorbed leaving a flatter, muted finish.

Kraft

An earthy brown paper with a slightly coarse texture and natural flecking for an authentic finish. The natural brown base gives printed colours a warmer, more muted appearance, while white areas of your design remain unprinted leaving Kraft paper beneath.

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Acquerello

With a rich cream colour and fine textured lines impressed on both sides, Acquerello evokes an old world warmth that’s ideal for both retro and elegant modern designs.

Pearl Polar

Featuring a cool pearlescent sheen, this paper weaves a shimmering tone throughout its surface for a subtle, yet eye-catching finish.

Laid

Add a touch of texture with the subtle, horizontal and vertical lined finish of Laid paper. With an off-white hue, it's uncoated for a soft feel and is made from 10% cotton fibres.

Pearl Oyster

Sparkling with cool icy tones, this pearlescent paper brings an extra dimension to printed designs with a subtle, yet standout shine.

Rives Shetland

Featuring a weave-like texture across its bright white surface, the stylish uncoated finish of Rives Shetland adds a tactile element to contemporary print designs.

Recycled Silk

Our most popular paper just got an eco-upgrade! Discover all the features of your favourite stock, now manufactured sustainably with 100% recycled fibres.

TruCard

TruCard is glossy and scratchproof on one side with an off-white hue, giving a vibrant print. It's bright-white and uncoated on the other side, so you can easily write on it.

Cream Flecked

This unique Fedrigoni paper contains recycled flecks which are inspired by natural elements like flowers, leaves and spices, with a creamy tone. It's FSC certified and contains 10% cotton fibres, plus reused materials from the production process.

Cotton

Our 100% Cotton paper combines eco-conscious design with luxury, made from recycled cotton linters. This G.F Smith paper is soft, textured, and biodegradable. Sustainably crafted, it transforms textile waste into high-quality, recyclable paper.

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Use our free templates to create your artwork and make sure your print is set up perfectly for the presses.

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Quick tips to print perfection

We like to be as flexible as possible, so you can upload your files as PDF, JPEG, TIFF and PNG. PDF's and JPEGs are the most accepted file type across all our products, so we recommend using those wherever possible.

Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount.

The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print.

RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Giclée Fine Art Prints or Photographic Prints, please set up your artwork in CMYK.

Our Versions service lets you print multiple designs using the same product specifications. For instance, if you have five different designs that share the same size, orientation, and paper stock, you can print them all at once using this service. By opting for Versions, you're increasing your overall quantity, which means you'll enjoy a lower cost per unit. To use Versions, simply select "yes" in the product builder when prompted with "Do you want to print more than one design?". When using Versions, the quantity you enter in the product builder applies to each design. For example, if you choose a quantity of 10 with 5 Versions, you'll receive a total of 50 prints.

Personalisation is a simple, cost-effective way to tailor each of your individual prints. You can use personalisation for different text elements like names, addresses, and even personalised messages. However, if the text content on your design is the same for all prints, you don't need personalisation. There are two main options for personalising your print - you can either choose to add the personalised elements to your artwork yourself, or send us your artwork with a placeholder and a CSV containing a list of all the names/ personalised elements, and we’ll merge the two for you.

If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing.

Remember to save your artwork out at a minimum of 300dpi resolution. This will ensure that when printed, your artwork quality is as crisp as possible.

If you've chosen a shape for your print (such as arch, wavy, circle or pebble where available), you'll find templates for these shapes on additional layers within the standard square or rectangular template. Download the template for the correct size, then delete the layers you don't need, leaving the layer for your chosen shape as a guide while creating your artwork. Delete all template layers before saving and uploading your artwork. This will prevent the template from being printed on top of your design.

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Planning a memorable event starts with the perfect Invitation. Our party Invitations are designed to impress, offering a wide range of sizes, papers, and fold types to suit any occasion. Whether you're an event planner or hosting a birthday party, our Invitation cards will set the tone for your event. Choose from a variety of custom cut shapes to add a unique touch to your birthday party Invitations with metallic foiling in a range of colours. Plus, our service allows you to print multiple Versions or personalise each Invite with names, ensuring every guest feels special. With us, you can easily print Invitations online, making the process convenient and hassle-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help!

How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product.

You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here.

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page.

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region.

What should I know before preparing artwork for print?

Here are the 7 key things you need to know before preparing your artwork to be printed with us:

1. We provide downloadable templates:

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF.

2. You need to include bleed:

3. Keep in mind the safe area:

4. The difference between RGB and CMYK:

5. Embed your fonts:

6. Check your image resolution:

For the best print results, all artwork files should be at least 300dpi (dots per inch) when saved at the actual size they will appear in your design. This ensures that your final printed project is sharp and clear, not blurry or pixelated.

7. How to export a PDF:

Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here.

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here.