How to Save Designs as Print Ready Files using Canva?

1. Set Design Dimensions based on your requirements

• Make sure that your artwork size matches the size you require them to be printed (ex. Standard Business Card: 90x55mm).
• Be sure to use Millimeters (mm) as the unit of measurement.

2. Set Visual Guides

• Go to 'File' then 'Settings' on the top left corner of the Canva.
• Tick 'Add guides' -  Select Custom, 1 Column,  1 Row, Internal Margins = 5mm* (See image below)
• Tick 'Show print bleed' - this is a design allowance beyond the trim area to avoid white edges when the print is cut.
• Tick 'Show Danger Zone Detection' - this will tell you if text is too close to the edge
• Optional - Tick 'Show Template Assistant' - this handy tool lets you know when placement is not quite right, as well as other hints and tips
  *Recommended internal margin: 5mm. Minimum internal margin: general 3mm, stickers 2mm, large format 5mm 

3. Download your design

• On the top right hand corner of Canva, click on 'Share'.
• A drop-down box will appear, select the 'Download' option.

4. Set in the correct format

• Change the File type to 'PDF Print'.
• Tick the box for 'Crop marks and bleed'.
• Select the pages you want to save.
• Ensure your Color Profile is in 'CMYK (best for professional printing)'.
• Click 'Download'.

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Free Design Templates for CANVA