{"id":26369,"date":"2016-07-27T10:37:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T10:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spdc.wpengine.com\/?page_id=26369"},"modified":"2026-08-19T08:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:46:02","slug":"how-to-save-your-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/how-to-save-your-pdf","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Your PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Save Your PDF for Professional Online Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways to create and save a PDF file, but not all of them work well for professional online printing. How you create it can dramatically alter the quality of your printing. To ensure the best possible print quality at Smartpress, this article explains how to create your file and then how to save your PDF on your Mac or PC in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Continue reading or watch this video to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4QTaW-IjKfc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to save your PDF for print<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to save your PDF for print\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QTaW-IjKfc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdf-guidelines\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Practices for Creating a PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create your PDF using Adobe InDesign or Illustrator. If you have Acrobat Standard or Acrobat Professional, you can also create high-quality PDFs using the Adobe PDF printer driver from almost any program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use the built-in PDF-making functionality of Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows or Adobe PDF printer driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Mac, use the Adobe PDF printer driver in any product other than Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign. If you do not have that:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Print Your File<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the PDF button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Save as PDF-X-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not have the PDF-X option, choose the highest print quality PDF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using the Print to PDF option, as system-level PDF creation strips color management and often reduces image quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-indesign\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create and Export PDFs From InDesign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be sure that you\u2019ve updated Adobe InDesign to the most current version. (We do not recommend versions prior to CS2.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your document contains the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleed<\/a> on your print project, and set your document size to the same width and height as your final printed piece. When creating or editing document settings, set bleed to 0.125\u2033 on all sides. (For large format items like signs, posters and canvas prints, you should set bleed to 0.25\u2033.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, check that you\u2019re working with the correct color settings:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Edit &gt; Color Settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Working Spaces, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/color-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CMYK<\/a>: GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then create your PDF:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose File &gt; Adobe PDF Presets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Adobe PDF Preset, choose [PDF\/X-4:2008]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse and select a location and name for your file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the export window, review and modify these settings:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Compression, in both the Color Images and Grayscale Images sections, choose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bicubic Downsampling To<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And enter 350 pixels per inch in the For Images Above field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then choose, Compression: ZIP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Marks and Bleeds, choose Use Document Bleed Settings, and ensure your document bleed now shows 0.125\u201d on all sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Output, convert RGB and spot colors to CMYK by choosing:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color Conversion: Convert to Destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile Inclusion Policy: Include Destination Profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output Intent Profile Name: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you export your PDF, select Save Preset to save these settings for future Smartpress print projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Export<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-illustrator\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create and Export PDFs From Illustrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your document contains the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleed<\/a> on your print project, and set your document size to the same width and height as your final printed piece. When creating or editing document settings, set bleed to 0.125\u2033 on all sides. (For large format items like signs, posters and canvas prints, you should set bleed to 0.25\u2033.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then create your PDF:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose File &gt; Save As (note that for easy uploading, you\u2019ll want to save your file to your computer, not the Adobe Creative Cloud).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the format to Adobe PDF, name your file and click Save.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the save window, review and modify these settings:<ul><li>From Adobe PDF Preset, choose [PDF\/X-4:2008]<\/li><li>From Compression, in both the Color Images and Grayscale Images sections, choose:<ul><li>Bicubic Downsampling To<\/li><li>And enter 350 pixels per inch in the For Images Above field<\/li><li>Then choose, Compression: ZIP<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>From Marks and Bleeds, choose Use Document Bleed Settings, and ensure your document bleed now shows 0.125\u201d on all sides.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Output, choose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color Conversion: Convert to Destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile Inclusion Policy: Include Destination Profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output Intent Profile Name: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you save your PDF, you\u2019ll want to save these settings for future Smartpress print projects. Do that by clicking the button next to the Adobe PDF Preset dropdown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save PDF<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to verify that it exported properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-photoshop\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create and Export PDFs From Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your document contains the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bleed<\/a> on your print project. Since Photoshop doesn\u2019t support bleed settings like InDesign and Illustrator, you will have to add bleed to the final width and height of your document:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Image &gt; Canvas Size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In New Size, choose Relative and keep the Anchor centered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the Width and Height values to 0.25 and choose Inches for both. This will add 0.125\u201d of bleed on all sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For large format items like signs, posters and canvas prints, you should increase Width and Height by 0.5, which will add 0.25\u201d of bleed on all sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Okay\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will expand your entire document to include the appropriate bleed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any elements that reach the edge of your artwork, be sure to extend them to fill the new bleed dimensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then create your PDF:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose File &gt; Save a Copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Photoshop PDF (we highly recommend having the Layers box checked)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the save window, review and modify these settings:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From Adobe PDF Preset, choose [PDF\/X-4:2008]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Compression, choose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bicubic Downsampling To&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And enter 350 pixels per inch in the For Images Above field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then choose, Compression: ZIP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Output, choose:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color Conversion: Convert to Destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Destination: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile Inclusion Policy: Include Destination Profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Output Intent Profile Name: Coated GRACoL 2006 (ISO 12647-2:2004)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before you save your PDF, select Save Preset to save these settings for future Smartpress print projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Save PDF<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to verify that it exported properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-word\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create and Export PDFs From Word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The example below shows how to make a PDF with Microsoft Word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleed Requirements for PDFs in Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure that your document contains a bleed. For more information on bleeds, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\">Bleed &amp; Borders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleeds of 1\/8\u2033 are required on anything small like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">business cards<\/a>, flyers, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-printing\">brochures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/sell-sheet-printing\">sell sheets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/direct-mail-newsletters\">newsletters<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">custom booklets<\/a>. For larger format items, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-signs\">signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/poster-printing\">posters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/tension-fabric-displays\">trade show graphics<\/a>, a 1\/4\u2033 bleed is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you determine which type of product you are printing, make sure you account for the correct bleed when setting up your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Your PDF in Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save the file as a PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click File, then Save As<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select PDF from the \u201cSave as type\u201d list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordSave-e1565790002199.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=458&max-w=460&s=823fa6c19bf0143b1b36f34697dbb5ea\" alt=\"Print options panels in Microsoft Word for how to save a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordSave-e1565790002199.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=d15a705a90caaead5167c412c833abce 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordSave-e1565790002199.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=150&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=150&amp;s=113ff9c6b83b57547f45ce21820ab56f 150w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordSave-e1565790002199.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=300&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=59f95cc81b320972339b1c54ac640ad9 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordOptions-e1565790012903.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=143&max-w=307&s=6b6a32797baf87da192ee1655449a36a\" alt=\"A save options panel for a PDF in Microsoft Word.\" class=\"wp-image-27141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordOptions-e1565790012903.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=307&amp;s=9ecaa27d854273a760c93396f02e26d3 307w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordOptions-e1565790012903.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=140&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=4f0f7b0245b15298f6e17540349e13c2 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Print background colors and images<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordBkgdImg-e1565790023125.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=375&max-w=460&s=3264b70d50aeaa947740044b0e8ace91\" alt=\"Print settings panels in Microsoft Word for saving a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordBkgdImg-e1565790023125.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=bb912afedd80693e9cbd43774216a143 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-WordBkgdImg-e1565790023125.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=245&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=55c058b86a7f44b05ebfd02b6c23fdcf 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click OK and Save.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Print With a Bleed in Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Word and create a new document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to File and choose Page Setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Paper Size, then Manage Custom Sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the plus (+) icon to add a new Custom Page Size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the name and paper size to 8.75\u201d x 11.25\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change all Non-printable Area values to 0 then click OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will bring you back to the Page Setup window and you will see Page Size now shows the custom page size you just created (8.75\u201d x 11.25\u201d). Click OK to confirm and you are now ready to create your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your design is completed you will need to create a PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to File &gt; Print and select your Adobe PDF printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Options, choose High-Quality Print and click Print<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You now have a high-resolution PDF from Word that includes bleed. If you open the PDF in Acrobat, you will see the document size is 8.75\u201d x 11.25\u201d (along the bottom of the window). This means the final trim will take 1\/8&#8243; off each side to make 8.5\u201d x 11\u201d, which meets the requirements of your commercial printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your PDF and review it. Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended for previewing. If you need to, <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/a> for free. It\u2019s always a good idea to give it a final proof for spelling, layout, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-publisher\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Create and Export PDFs From Publisher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The example below shows how to make a PDF with Microsoft Publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleed Requirements for PDFs in Publisher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure that your document contains a bleed. For more information on bleeds, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\">Bleed &amp; Borders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleeds of 1\/8\u2033 are required on anything small like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">business cards<\/a>, flyers, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-printing\">brochures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/sell-sheet-printing\">sell sheets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/direct-mail-newsletters\">newsletters<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">custom booklets<\/a>. For larger format items, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-signs\">signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/poster-printing\">posters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/tension-fabric-displays\">trade show graphics<\/a>, a 1\/4\u2033 bleed is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you determine which type of product you are printing, make sure you account for the correct bleed when setting up your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Your PDF in Publisher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save the file as a PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click File, then Save As<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select PDF from the \u201cSave as type\u201d list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-Publisher-e1565790050820.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=305&max-w=460&s=9ae187918c66f6d48550fb76c2eebc65\" alt=\"Print settings panels in Microsoft Publisher for saving a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-Publisher-e1565790050820.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=f2b858f148ea756d8a9cc686f0bcfb8c 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-Publisher-e1565790050820.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=199&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=d41d814d3161fe86870630e8560ae3e4 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click Options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherOptions-e1565790060151.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=98&max-w=300&s=8ee8d2502f7e1d9623fa978334442186\" alt=\"A save options panel for a PDF in Microsoft Publisher.\" class=\"wp-image-27144\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure High quality printing is highlighted<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherQuality-e1565790071752.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=418&max-w=460&s=95b69aaed02ad09313d67d5612d4e0b3\" alt=\"Print options panels in Microsoft Publisher for how to save a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherQuality-e1565790071752.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=9fc6bbc8a2923052f7e27969ae898bbb 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherQuality-e1565790071752.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=273&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=e6e1689adec54e85095192a20169d218 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose Print Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose One page per sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the Paper Size to something large enough to account for your bleed and crop marks (e.g., for an 8.5\u201d x 11\u2033 document, try 8.75\u201d x 11.25\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Printer\u2019s Marks check the boxes for Crop Marks, Allow Bleeds and Bleed Marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK to exit out of Print Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click OK to exit out of Publish Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your PDF file to a location on your computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherOnePage-e1565790082481.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=320&max-w=460&s=a63b02bc3f1a0e3580879ca1554072c9\" alt=\"A one-page print options panels in Microsoft Publisher.\" class=\"wp-image-27146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherOnePage-e1565790082481.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=fafe4b5ea5ead6a40fc8c6e29538fa5f 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-PublisherOnePage-e1565790082481.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=209&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=9f90bd6dd695bddab127439c79429cfa 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your PDF and review it. Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended for previewing. If you need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free here. It\u2019s always a good idea to give it a final proof for spelling, layout, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"pdfs-from-libreoffice\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Design and Export PDFs From LibreOffice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The example below shows how to make a PDF with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.libreoffice.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LibreOffice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bleed Requirements for PDFs in LibreOffice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure that your document contains a bleed. For more information on bleeds, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\">Bleed &amp; Borders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bleeds of 1\/8\u2033 are required on anything small like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">business cards<\/a>, flyers, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-printing\">brochures<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/sell-sheet-printing\">sell sheets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/direct-mail-newsletters\">newsletters<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">custom booklets<\/a>. For larger format items, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-signs\">signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/poster-printing\">posters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/tension-fabric-displays\">trade show graphics<\/a>, a 1\/4\u2033 bleed is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you determine which type of product you are printing, make sure you account for the correct bleed when setting up your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating Your PDF in LibreOffice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To save your file as a PDF:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click File, then Export as PDF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select PDF from the \u201cSave as type\u201d list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreGeneralSave-e1565790093456.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=248&max-w=460&s=95a2ca573ae43b97234549951de39704\" alt=\"Print settings panels in Libre for saving a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreGeneralSave-e1565790093456.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=6fa8ac2946251cbdd6af80dbc3d3dc12 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreGeneralSave-e1565790093456.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=162&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=dba97e641dfb64d413ccc2f1b3a2b117 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the General tab make sure JPEG Compression is set to 100% and image resolution is at 300 PPI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Embed OpenDocument file (this makes the PDF easily editable in LibreOffice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check PDF\/A-1a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Export automatically inserted blank pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreInitialSave-e1565790133407.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=248&max-w=460&s=497908ed1814d5621cbbce3614ccf548\" alt=\"A PDF settings panel in Libre.\" class=\"wp-image-27148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreInitialSave-e1565790133407.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=181782075c1168c3cbb7d22b5cf4eee2 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreInitialSave-e1565790133407.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=162&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=45c4ec3feaad16206074698152497c84 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Initial View tab and select Page only under Panes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Magnification, choose Default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Page layout, choose Simple page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreUserSave-e1565790142600.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=248&max-w=460&s=d862314f154e67a1822bf91b6019da8d\" alt=\"Print options panels in Libre for saving a PDF.\" class=\"wp-image-27149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreUserSave-e1565790142600.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=05584515c0dd0559918c5ad56d96a44b 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreUserSave-e1565790142600.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=162&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=a1d60c48b051d5ebedd3386c51495e05 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the User Interface tab and select Display document title under Window options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Bookmarks, choose All bookmark levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreLinksSave-e1565790152102.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=248&max-w=460&s=aa96bc385f53b2eb5d5cd132ff93ccee\" alt=\"A PDF links options panel in Libre.\" class=\"wp-image-27150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreLinksSave-e1565790152102.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=460&amp;s=9403bc9e96b40a4579e515138ddee018 460w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Save-PDF-LibreLinksSave-e1565790152102.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=162&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=4e3a8312a321a7160b23785f5b0cde0b 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the Link tab and select Default mode under Cross-document links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open your PDF and review it. Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended for previewing. If you need to, <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/a> for free. It\u2019s always a good idea to give it a final proof for spelling, layout, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"guidelines-for-other-pdf-software\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Guidelines for Other PDF Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to attempt to create your PDF in some other product, please follow these guidelines as closely as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set your images to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/image-resolution\">300 DPI<\/a> for anything small like business cards, flyers, brochures, sell sheets, newsletters or booklets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For larger items, such as signs, posters, trade show graphics, set your images to 200 PPI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use high-quality images with JPEG compression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed all <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/print-fonts\">fonts<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019re including <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/color-space\">RGB<\/a> images, please embed the RGB profiles. This is sometimes referred to as \u201ctagging.\u201d If your RGB images are not tagged with a specific profile, they will be treated as sRGB.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"export-settings-summary\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PDF Export Settings for Popular Design Softwares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Software<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bleed Settings<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>PDF Preset<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Resolution (PPI)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Color Settings (CMYK)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Compression<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>InDesign<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243; (0.25&#8243; for large format)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PDF\/X-4:2008<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coated GRACoL 2006 \u2192 Convert to CMYK<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ZIP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Illustrator<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243; (0.25&#8243; for large format)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PDF\/X-4:2008<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coated GRACoL 2006 \u2192 Convert to CMYK<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ZIP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Photoshop<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Manually add 0.125&#8243; (0.25&#8243; large)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PDF\/X-4:2008<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coated GRACoL 2006 \u2192 Convert to CMYK<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ZIP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Microsof<\/strong>t <strong>Word<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243; or 0.25&#8243; (set via canvas)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High-Quality Print<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">CMYK not directly supported \u2192 RGB defaults<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Publisher<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243; or 0.25&#8243; (set via page size)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">High-Quality Print<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">RGB by default<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>LibreOffice<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.125&#8243; or 0.25&#8243;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">PDF\/A-1a with max JPEG<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">RGB by default<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100% JPEG<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any additional questions about creating and exporting your PDF or about how to save your PDF using various software or any of Smartpress\u2019 online printing services, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact customer service<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many ways to create a PDF file, but not all of them work well for professional online printing. 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