PDF Instructions

What is PDF format?

Portable Document Format (PDF) ensures your printed or viewed file retains the formatting that you intended. The PDF format is also useful if you intend to use commercial printing methods.

Saving from Word:

1. Select the File tab.

2. Select Save as.

3. In the File Name box, enter a name for the file.

4. In the Save As type list, select PDF.

5. Then click Save.

If you want to make changes to the PDF after saving it, return to your original Microsoft Office system file in which you created it and save the file as PDF again. To learn more, see ‘Learn about PDF and XPS file formats’.

IMPORTANT: Don’t have the PDF option? Download and install Acrobat from Adobe Systems.

If you have any difficulty please contact us and our design team will endeavour to help.

Saving From PowerPoint:

1. Click File, then Save as PDF.
2. Ensure that the Save as type box is showing as PDF files.
3. Choose the destination of where you would like to save the file, then click Save.

Saving From Publisher:

1. Click File and then Export.
2. Highlight Create PDF/XPS Document, then click the icon to the right.
3. Choose the destination of where you would like to save the file, then click Publish.

Saving From Pages:

1. Open the document and choose File, then Export To.
2. Click PDF from the File menu at the top of your screen.
3. Type a name for the document (without the filename extension, such as .pdf or .epub, which is appended to the name automatically).
4. Choose the destination of where you would like to save the file, then click Export.

Saving From Canva:

To export your design from Canva in PDF format follow these steps:

1. Click on the Download button in the top right corner.
2. Click in the File type field and select PDF Standard. 
3. Click on the Download button and wait while Canva generates your PDF.
4. Depending on your computer settings, your PDF will now be saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder or opened immediately in your default PDF viewer.

Saving From Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign is one of the most popular programs for creating professional print-ready artwork. Exporting your document as a PDF ensures your fonts, images and page layout remain exactly as intended, making it the ideal format for commercial printing.

Saving From InDesign:

1. Open your completed document in Adobe InDesign.
2. Click File, then Export.
3. Choose where you would like to save your file and enter a name for your PDF.
4. In the Save as type (Windows) or Format (Mac) dropdown, select Adobe PDF (Print), then click Save.
5. From the Adobe PDF Preset dropdown, select Press Quality (or PDF/X-4 if this has been specifically requested).
6. Under Pages, ensure All is selected unless you only wish to export certain pages.
7. Click Marks and Bleeds from the menu on the left and tick Use Document Bleed Settings if your document includes bleed.
8. Review your export settings, then click Export.

Your PDF is now ready to upload with your order. If you need to make any changes, simply edit your original InDesign file and export a new PDF.

If you have any difficulty exporting your file, please contact our team and we'll be happy to help.