Next, the content that touches the trim edge must extend beyond the bleed area. These areas will prevent any content from being cut away in the trimming process before being bound. 2x 8.5”).Īdd a 0.125" bleed regardless of size, and allocate a 0.25" quiet area along the edges of your design. For example, if your book is 8.5” x 11”, you need to create a canvas that is 17” wide (i.e. If you create your pages in Illustrator or Photoshop, you have to ensure your canvas or artboard size is equivalent to double your trim size. Subsequent pages will appear side by side in the Pages palette. In other words, Page One (your cover) will be automatically on the right-hand side.
In Adobe InDesign, by default, your file will have facing pages. Follow our step-by-step guide to setting up your double-page spreads: You could even expand your designs across two pages, suitable for prints like Lookbooks. InDesign users will need to select Use Document Bleeds in the Export PDF dialogue box.ĭouble page spreads hold so much creative potential for multi-page items. When outputting, ensure you select the correct page range, deselect Spreads, and output your file as a High Quality or Press Quality PDF with bleed marks set as On. If you want to output as a single-page document, you can switch from facing pages to single pages in InDesign, but this may require some reformatting to ensure all the elements are in the bleed areas. We recommend a 0.5” margin on the binding edge to ensure no text is hidden or obscured.īefore outputting your file, follow our complete checklist to ensure the images and format are the correct sizes. Please ensure text is at least 0.25” from the trim edge, as content can get hidden when bound. However, for perfect bound, wire-o bound, or Hardcover Book designs, you will need to allow extra space on the inside margins - so no content is lost during trimming. If you want to print a single-page Flyer or staple-bound Booklet, your margin measurements can be the same for your quiet area. InDesign users can select Use Document Bleeds in the Export PDF dialog box. You will also need to increase the canvas size by 0.25" to accommodate bleed on all sides. In Adobe programs, you can use our templates to help you see the correct margins and quiet areas. Next, extend the content that touches the trim edge beyond the bleed area. These areas will prevent any content from being cut away before being bound. And for Illustrator or Photoshop users, you can set your canvas or artboard to single or double pages.Īdd 0.125" bleed regardless of size, and allocate a 0.25" quiet area along the edges of your design (no content should be in this area whatsoever). But you can change to single pages by going to Document > Set Up - and deselecting the option for Facing Pages.
Choose Between Single or Double-Page Spreadsįor Adobe InDesign users - files will be automatically set up as double-page spreads. To set up internal pages for a multi-page item, like a Hardcover Book or Magazine, follow these steps:ġ. How will you print it? How will your specifications affect your design? Questions like these will help you organize your pages and artwork accordingly.
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