DOWNLOAD BASICS
How to download my printable files?
Once you’re done with editing your template, you will find the options to download your printable files on the top right bar under “Download”. Since the files are large high-resolution files, it can take up to 2 minutes to download them. Larger JPEG files may come as a ZIP for easy downloading.
How many times can I download my printable files?
You can download your printable files as many times as you want. We recommend trying different download options to see which one suits better your printing needs.
DOWNLOAD OPTIONS
Which download options are available?
We offer a large selection of printing format: It’s very convenient as you could easily choose any printing method you like!
- Single JPEG – for photo card printing (at photo printers such as Walgreens or Walmart) or home printing
- Single JPEG with bleed – for professional printing (such as Staples or Local Printers) and online printers (mpix.com, uprinting.com or similar)
- PDF with multiples template on each page – for home and office printer or printing at a copy center (Staples, OfficeMax, Fedex or similar) You will have the choice to add trim marks to help trimming.
- PNG – for emailing, sharing online and on social media. PNGs are lower screen resolution pictures, and are perfect for sharing the picture on the web.
How to download my files with multiple templates on each page?
With the downloading mode “Optimize paper usage” under Download > High-Quality PDF for Printing, you will be able to download your PDF with as many successive templates as possible on one PDF US-Letter or A4 page. The option ‘Repeat copies’ will repeat each template as many times as possible on the US-Letter or A4 page (it is ideal for identical tags or thank you cards.
How to download my files for home printing?
You can download your template as “US-Letter” size or A4 PDF files to print on A4 or US-Letter paper. The trim mark option will help you trim your cards.
You can also download your template as “single JPEG” to print on pre-cut photo papers (you will be able to buy 3.5×5″, 4×6″ and 5×7″ pre-cut papers)
How to download my files for an online printer or a print shop?
If you are printing with an online professional printer or a professional brick and mortar printer (like uprinting.com, Shutterfly or Staples professional printing services), you should choose the JPEG file with “Add bleed” option under download>JPEG, you will be able to download a single JPEG file with bleed margin (standard 1/8″ bleed) for professional printing.
If you are printing with a photo printer (like Walgreens or Walmart), you should choose the JPEG file without any bleed under download>JPEG. These printers don’t offer back printing but are more budget-friendly.
If you are printing with a document printer (like Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, FedEx etc.), you should choose the lettersize PDF file under download>PDF. These print shops will have a self-service Office Printer. You will be able to print your PDF and then trim your cards.
How to download my files for double-sided front & back card printing?
For front & back printing with a professional printer, we recommend downloading individual front & back JPEG files with bleed under Download>JPEG. You will then be able to upload the JPEGs on your printer’s website or email them to your printer.
For front & back printing at home, we recommend downloading individual front & back JPEG files under download>JPEG. Using pre-cut 5×7″ cards (or another size that fits your card’s size), print the front JPEG first, then turn the card over, put it back in the printer and print the back JPEG. It’s more time consuming and less practical to print at home and you will need some practice to align the cards correctly with your printer.
How to download my files for front & back fan program printing?
You will also be able to print the front and back of the fan program one next to each other on a PDF page. Then trim around them before folding the page in the middle around a stick. We recommend to use the ‘Leaflet’ printing mode in the PDF Download menu in that case.
