Artwork Guidelines
Here's a guide for preparing artwork files for Brandly: save as PDFs for format consistency, specify card size with bleeds to prevent printing issues, keep text editable, skip crop marks (printer adds), and use CMYK for accurate print colors.
File preparation
Learn how to set up a business card in Adobe Illustrator, read about building bleed into your design, orientation for second-side printing, and other important topics for success with the Brandly portal.
Color Space
The main difference between RGB and CMYK color modes lies in their intended uses. **RGB is for digital designs** (web, TV, and phone files), while **CMYK is for printed designs** (T-shirts, flyers, and business cards).
How Brandly uses fonts
To match the typography in your design file and make the text editable at the same time, we need all of the fonts used in your file.
Vector Graphics vs. Raster Images
When setting up your print-ready files, you may wonder what type of images or graphics you should include for your artwork. Do you go with vector graphics or include raster images? Brandly converts your uploaded PDF file into an editable and sharable template - ready to be ordered by or for everyone on your team. Since the main benefit of using Brandly is to make it fast and easy to order "on-brand" prints, it's crucial to ensure that your file is prepared correctly.