Guides

Print prep guides for files that have to survive production

Use these guides to make better file decisions before uploading artwork to a printer, marketplace, or shop proof.

Print preparation workbench reviewing DPI, bleed, trim, crop, and safe area

Artwork preparation

Make production decisions on the actual file.

Final size, effective DPI, bleed, crop, color, and output stay visible in one workbench.

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AI image printing guide

Learn how to print AI-generated images without blurry output, missing bleed, color surprises, or rejected files.

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Bleed, trim, and safe zone

Understand bleed, trim, and safe zone so artwork survives cutting, edge shifts, and printer file checks.

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CMYK vs RGB for printing

Learn why bright screen colors can shift in print and how to prepare RGB or CMYK files with fewer surprises.

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When vector conversion fails

Learn which images make good vectors, which should stay raster, and how to avoid bad SVG or cut-file results.

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