Guides & Tools

Prepare files with fewer expensive surprises.

The five things to check before you upload, in one place.

Binding edge, size limits, and page-count increments.

Why bleed exists and the exact measurements to use.

Export settings, font embedding, and color profiles.

Why we quote in gsm, and typical weight ranges.

Gloss, matte, and uncoated stocks compared by weight and use.

Lamination, hole punching, shrink wrap, and direct mailing.

Bleed, trim lines, fonts, and resolution requirements.

Estimate spine width from page count, paper, and binding.

Get the flat cover dimensions your file needs to be built to.

Convert gsm to U.S. text and cover basis weights.

Build a specification and see line-item pricing live.

Notes on paper, binding, proofing, shipping, and file setup.

Common questions on pricing, proofing, and shipping.