How to create a print ready photoflyer file for production
photoflyer templates![How to create a print ready photoflyer file for production](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/Photoflyer_logo_2020_color_2023-06-15-152041_obac.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1580&q=80&w=6292&s=b6a8dced169a7bb91ed1f70079feb2ba)
Our photoflyer templates are available in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator format, to ensure best print quality.
Please have a good look at the helpful tips. You can send your final print ready design file (.PDF) to orders@photoflyer.com
Guides explained
![Photoflyer safe zone](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_safe-zone_2024-10-09-133345_jnwl.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=387&q=80&w=387&s=6e8f1906768f7c14f9ae92a4c85bd75b)
Safe zone
Make sure any important aspects of your design such as text and logos are inside of the safe area, otherwise they may be cut off.
![Photoflyer crop marks](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_crop-marks_2024-10-09-133338_ncsw.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=260&q=80&w=260&s=925520fa77882a0c9d5eb40ca86d2cd6)
Bleed
Make sure that your background extends to fill the bleed to avoid your frames having white edges when trimmed.
![Photoflyer branding](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_branding_2024-10-09-133354_dclq.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=577&q=80&w=577&s=916506063bcf1afbc872e0a984b63347)
Trim/Crop
This is where we aim to cut your frames.
![Photoflyer design](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_design.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=943&q=80&w=587&s=de9f45bd4625108ab0679ea509bbfbd2)
Don’t crop or mask
Fill the entire cut-out with your background to avoid your frames having white edges when trimmed.
![Photoflyer crop](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_crop.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=946&q=80&w=589&s=8ad73c693236c21326b349b1949e5d71)
Don’t crop or mask
Fill the entire cut-out with your background to avoid your frames having white edges when trimmed.
![Photoflyer ready](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_ready.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=882&q=80&w=578&s=4373aa231568b8054a8024a649f05373)
Add design to the front and back
Remember to add your design to both sides of the template.
Creating a design using Adobe Illustrator
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![Photoflyer illustrator step 1](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_illustrator-step-1.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=844&q=80&w=1010&s=93ed91f0bcf6c02b2034a6e99f39ae3c)
Exporting your file
![Photoflyer illustrator step 2](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_illustrator-step-2.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=800&q=80&w=966&s=741552403e51c3d137c8d870c07cc070)
Exporting your file
After you've successfully saved your photoflyer design as a print ready PDF, you can send it to orders@photoflyer.com
Creating a design using Adobe InDesign
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![Photoflyer indesign step1](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_indesign-step1.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1572&q=80&w=1574&s=161e51cf52658f1cecf122fa675a87e2)
Exporting your file
If you have followed the guides and think your photoflyer is ready to be exported as a print ready PDF, then
Follow these steps:
- Disable the guide layers (if you miss this step, don't worry, these are automatically disabled once you export your file)
- Outline text and embed images in your document to ensure they are printed correctly.
- Minimum 300dpi / CMYK
- Export a high quality print .PDF by following the steps below
First start with
- File > Export...
- As the format, choose Adobe PDF (Print)
When you save a file as PDF in Adobe InDesign; make sure you select [High Quality Print]
![Photoflyer indesign step2](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/photoflyer_indesign-step2.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1572&q=80&w=1574&s=071e7b5433437058a279ba7c76a6b51c)
Exporting your file
- In the 'Marks and Bleed' section, check the ''Crop Marks'' as well as ''Use Document Bleed Settings''
- Click on 'Export' and you're done.
- After you've successfully saved your photoflyer design as a print ready PDF, you can send it to orders@photoflyer.com
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11 Tips for creating an effective photoflyer design
Designing a great photoflyer can be a determining factor in the success of your photoflyer campaign. Remember these tips when designing your next photoflyer.
![Behind the frame overview images compare sizes](https://photoflyer.imgix.net/assets/img/behind-the-frame-overview-images_compare-sizes_2024-10-07-124242_gegj.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=338&q=80&w=603&s=45cff07db640eb1db2d80cb5bf0fcf50)
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