This way your document will use the bleeds that you defined when you created your document. Make sure you check the box to include Trim Marks and the box to Use Document Bleed Settings. Select from the left column menu the Marks and Bleeds option panel. It is not necessary to do so if your document has the proper set-up and your file size may be smaller (and easier to send by email) if you do not elect to preserve editing capabilities.

You may choose whether or not to preserve editing capabilities of your document. We recommend using the Adobe PDF Preset Press Quality. Click on the Save button and a new screen will open which will allow you to select different options for creating a print-ready pdf. Step 2: Next, select Adobe PDF format from the format option drop down menu. Illustrator - Save As Step 1: In Illustrator, you will save your document as a print-ready pdf by selecting File and then Save As. Here’s the way you do this in each of the most popular design programs from Adobe, including: To send us print-ready files, you will need to save, export, or package your design for us. We will accept Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop files as well, but the best way to send us your artwork is by uploading a print-ready pdf through our website or by emailing the final pdf to your sales rep. Our preferred design file format is a print-ready pdf. Exporting, Packaging or Saving Your File for Print

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