You can email artwork to us if the file is less than 10Mb to hello@bdp.wales. Larger files up to 50Mb can be sent free using WeTransfer.
Print ready artwork must be supplied with 3mm bleed with a resolution of no less than 300dpi with all relevant links and fonts supplied, embedded or outlined. There may be a delay if there are any issues with your supplied artwork. Images supplied must be CMYK and a minimum of 300dpi.
Don’t worry if you don’t understand all of the above – give us a call and we can help. Call us on 01792 456 661.
PDF: We recommend and prefer supplying your artwork as a PDF file.
We do not accept any responsibility for artwork supplied as other file formats.
Files from the Office suite can vary when opened on different computers, due to different page set up, missing fonts, etc. It’s highly recommended that you export your work as a PDF.
Please DO NOT use transparent backgrounds in MS Office applications as these can cause problems when converting them for print and may not print correctly. Supply any non-standard fonts with your artwork.
If required we will supply a pdf proof for checking from your submitted file.
If you require assistance on making Canva files print ready you can use our step-by-step guide HERE.
Standard international print sizes are recognised as follows:
We can also print custom sizes for more bespoke projects.
Artwork needs to be supplied at the correct size including crop marks and 3mm bleed.
All artwork must have 3mm bleed, if you require the image to bleed off the edge of the paper.
Please ensure that artwork is supplied at the correct finished size required. If this is not possible, please inform us to allow time for amending the artwork.
(Any amendments to artwork are chargeable).
Please ensure that all embedded images are saved using a CMYK colour profile. While RGB images look good on screen these images will be converted to CMYK which can alter the appear significantly. We recommend this conversion to be carried out on the client-side so you have full control over the conversion process.
Colour matching to a previously printed jobs is not guaranteed. We cannot be held responsible if your printed work does not match your requirements if you have not followed any of the guidance recommended.
DO NOT impose your jobs (several on a page), send the files as single pages only. For booklet or brochures please do not send Printers/ Readers Pairs, single pages only.
Please only send the final version of print ready artwork.
Colour matching to a previously printed jobs is not guaranteed. We cannot be held responsible if your printed work does not match your requirements if you have not followed any of the guidance recommended.
