Acceptable formats: PDF, TIF, JPG, PNG, SVG, DOCX, XLSX
We recommend the PDF/X-3 format (best quality)
Max. file size is 1 Gb (1000 Mb), larger files should be sent via wetransfer.com with the order number noted.
Uploading procedure:
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If you have more than one order - select the order for which you are uploading the file from the drop-down list.
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Drag the PDF file and drop it in the green frame or click the + button and choose files to upload.
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Label uploaded files by selecting from the list in the "File Type" column.
For 1 or 2-sided jobs:
label as front, back, or complete (PDF document containing all pages).
For multi-page works with a cover (books, etc.):
label as cover, interior, or complete (PDF document containing both cover and interior). -
If you do not label the pages, a preview will not be prepared.
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Once the previews are ready, you will receive an email with a link to the preview.
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After checking the previews, approve the project by clicking the "Start Production" button.
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Track the order progress through the client panel.
Description of lines visible in the preview:
- Red-gray is the cutting area (trimbox) corresponding to the finished product format.
- Gray-white is the bleed area (bleedbox) where the page background must reach.
- Green-white is the recommended margin for text and important objects (artbox).
- Blue-white is the fold or crease area.
Preview incorrect?
- Return to the file uploader by clicking "Upload" in "Orders".
- Delete the wrong file by clicking the "red X icon".
- Upload the corrected file and label the pages.
- Wait for the previews.
Why is the preview not appearing?
- You did not label the “file type” by selecting from the list after uploading the PDF file.
- System interruption in the preview creation process.
- Faulty file.
File taking too long to upload?
- The file is too large, exceeding the allowable size of 500 megabytes.
- Send the file using wetransfer.com.
Preview quality
- The resolution of the previews is reduced to speed up the system.
- Print quality will match the quality of the file provided.
Common PDF document errors
- Document format different from the ordered product format.
- Page orientation different from the ordered product.
- Black text defined in all CMYK components.
- Set overprint "OPM" of white objects (objects will be invisible in print).
- Incorrectly defined PDF document page fields.
- Text close to the cutting edge.
- Incorrect colors: RGB, Pantone.
- Text on the fold.
- No bleed.