Brochure Artwork specifications & Setup
Please ensure that you upload print ready PDFs.
A print ready PDF needs to be:
• High resolution (300dpi images)
• CMYK colours,
• 3mm of bleed on all sides,
• Trim marks supplied
If you are unable to supply as print ready PDF, we may be able to use other files and fix any that are not print ready.
Please Contact Us or send your file to us to verify if you are unsure.
Ordering Brochures, Need help?
If you need help or more information about what this means or how to setup your file, please see our Print Specifications page in the How it Works section on our website. You can also Contact Us for more information.
Sizes
Our standard sizes are:
A4 (210 x 297mm)
A5 (148 x 210mm)
DL (99 x 210mm).
This is the final size once folded.
Custom sizes are possible but they require a custom quote, please Contact Us for other sizes
Pages and folds
Select how many pages your brochure has, each panel of your brochure is considered as 1 page. So an A4 page folded in half would be a 4 page brochure (front, 2 inside pages and the back).
Standard folding options are Single fold in half or 2 fold to make a roll fold or Z (concertina) fold. Other folding options are available by request.
Stock Types & GSM (thickness)
The Following Stock/paper options available online, more are available by request.
• Uncoated 100% Recycled - Made from 100% recycled materials
Available thickness online - 140gsm
• Gloss - Gloss paper
Available thickness online - 150gsm and 170gsm (thin to medium brochures)
• Silk - Satin silk paper
Available thickness online - 150gsm and 170gsm (thin to medium brochures)
• Artboard - Satin card
Available thickness online - 350gsm (thick brochures)
GSM stand for Grams per Square Metre. So the higher the number, the thicker and more rigid the paper/card stock.
Lamination
Lamination is a thin clear plastic coating on top of the print. This helps to both protect the print, as well as enhance the finish. Gloss or Matt lamination is available with Gloss being a high gloss finish and the Matt being a silky matte finish.
Lamination is only available on stock thicknesses above 200gsm.
Quantity
A variety of standard quantity options are available online, but if you need a quantity not listed, please get in touch for a custom quote.