Our handy Artwork checklist

Artwork checklist

If you've finished your design, take a little time to make sure it's print-ready! Before you upload your file, make sure to check our preferred artwork settings below to ensure there are no issues. You can run through our Q&As for more detail, or get in touch with Customer Services if you need more help.

PDF

  • Set up documents to correct size
  • Set up multiple page documents in running order
  • Colour – CMYK
  • Bleed – 3mm
  • Add crop marks
  • Safe area – 3mm
  • Resolution – 300dpi
  • Fonts – embedded

JPEG

  • Set up documents to correct size
  • Colour – CMYK
  • Bleed – 3mm
  • Safe area – 3mm
  • Resolution – 300dpi

Still not too sure if it's set up print-ready? Don't worry, we now have an option to select if you'd like your file setup professionally checked by a member of our team!

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    3 Comments
    • David Humphrey
      21/11/2025 at 8:31am
      Agree with another comment. I already have my artwork completed, and I uploaded it successfully but at no time did it show me the borders or edges in a preview. 
      This is the same file I am using at another printer and it has no issues.
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    • Kim Knowles
      14/05/2025 at 8:21am
      When I upload artwork for a greeting card I want to see a preview of how it looks as a greeting card, showing crop marks, safe area etc.
      All I can see is the image I want, not what it will actually look like, so can’t commit to making an order, as you don’t know what you are getting !
      Could be so much better
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    • Anne Reravill
      13/05/2025 at 11:02am
      too complicated All I want is to upload photo to plain greeting card. It should surely be simple to do but I cannot find how
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