{"id":27365,"date":"2020-04-24T16:45:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27365"},"modified":"2025-09-23T14:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T19:41:02","slug":"packaging-indesign-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/packaging-indesign-files","title":{"rendered":"Packaging InDesign Files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Package InDesign Files for Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to properly package your InDesign files for professional printing. This article walks you through essential steps like setting the correct document size and bleed, checking trim and fold lines, converting colors to CMYK and using Preflight to catch technical errors. You\u2019ll also find tips for handling fonts, images and layers before finalizing your file with the Package feature in InDesign. Continue reading or view our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/E0f9MagFuJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checklist for how to package InDesign files for Smartpress<\/a> to learn how.<\/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=\"A checklist for how to package InDesign files for Smartpress\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E0f9MagFuJw?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<p>A packaged InDesign file makes it easy to gather all your project&#8217;s elements, fonts and images together in one place to prepare it for print. Before packaging InDesign files, you&#8217;ll want to go through this checklist to ensure they&#8217;re ready to be sent to an online printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Size Should My Print Project Be in InDesign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your project must be the exact size as the final print. If it\u2019s not, the printer will scale your document to size during the prepress process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Extend Artwork Beyond the Edges Using InDesign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When packaging InDesign files, if you have artwork that goes off the edge of the trim line, you will need to extend the artwork beyond the edge. If you don\u2019t have a cutting tolerance of 0.125&#8243;, you will see white slivers of space on the edges of your final piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To set up your document correctly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update your document size to the final size plus bleed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the margins as a guide for your final trim size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The artwork should bleed off (hang off) the edge of the guides and into the extra space on the document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=875&s=3663a7c7a2721cdf83da447ef4f72b49\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=875&amp;s=3663a7c7a2721cdf83da447ef4f72b49 875w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=300&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=256&amp;s=2a2cc70662952713439b454012728146 256w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=899&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=4ca9193efa0d858d7e6a61c3fdb0affb 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1536&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1313&amp;s=ef60376026a3cd1f85f4bb7ea84bc5e8 1313w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=2048&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1750&amp;s=4820e764ecdd33e438de4887a1dc2c66 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6_CloserLook.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=373&s=b04270b784a29ac06a111f6fa8cbbbde\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6_CloserLook.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=373&amp;s=b04270b784a29ac06a111f6fa8cbbbde 373w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6_CloserLook.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=300&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=109&amp;s=d29f8e0a6dbb19a7829e8eda04af9a6d 109w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6_CloserLook.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1536&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=559&amp;s=7ab8c209058f8a15ea3f78e8aee8eb9a 559w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment6_CloserLook.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=572&amp;s=14d07c9ba9ecb40b9c6d479e04716be7 572w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The example below is an 8&#8243; x 5.25&#8243; <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/greeting-card-printing\">greeting card<\/a> that will fold to 4&#8243; x 5.25&#8243;. The document size is 8&#8243; x 5.25&#8243; with a 0.125&#8243; bleed and the guides are used as a visual to see where the trim will be. Your order will be reviewed during the prepress process, so it will be clear the project size is 8&#8243; x 5.25&#8243; and there is no need for crop marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Smartpress Tip:<\/em><\/strong> The blue line is bleed, the pink link is the cut line, the green line is the safe margin and the orange line is the fold line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=688&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=7544f8c0fad72ae3eb0cfd33e826087e\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=688&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=7544f8c0fad72ae3eb0cfd33e826087e 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=201&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=e0c10c4694f7df44153da988ebef76ee 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=516&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=4a5fde99de1b78a1817a7bce2cc7564a 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1032&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1536&amp;s=9cef2f9390eca1472f3eb4f31ac5a7c7 1536w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment4.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1375&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=2048&amp;s=94038d0c88bbf2bcc39837b78961781f 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fold and Trim Line Margins for InDesign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check that your content isn\u2019t too close to any folds or trim lines. For online printing, if the cutting tolerance isn\u2019t set to at least 0.125&#8243; on the inside of your project, content could get cut off. The same goes for fold lines, as folding also has a variance of 0.125&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Change My InDesign Color Settings for Print?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you have spot colors for your document, convert all of the colors to CMYK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proof Your Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check spelling and grammar. We don&#8217;t proof your content, so a second set of eyes is always helpful, especially if you\u2019re very familiar with the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert Non-Standard Fonts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use any non-standard fonts, it is recommended to convert them to outlines to ensure they stay in place or make sure they\u2019re accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Declutter Your InDesign Artboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your artboard is cluttered, it is recommended to delete anything outside it that isn\u2019t being used. You\u2019ll also want to delete any unused layers, and if your document uses 15 layers total, to flatten them into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Best Image Resolution for InDesign?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For small format printing, 300 DPI (dots per inch) is the preferred minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is InDesign Preflight? How Do I Use it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preflight is an important part of the proofing process, catching technical errors like missing images, fonts or overset text. To begin proofing, find this online printing service here: Window &gt; Output &gt; Preflight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may come across errors like deleted images or images or fonts that are no longer available and need replacing. These things are rare but worth checking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you address those items, link them with your document and run Preflight again to confirm everything is set up correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Package InDesign Files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can package your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to File > Package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the summary for a last-minute check<\/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\/2020\/08\/Comment9_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=92d52dc55af7ee40368fd1702e8fbe26\" alt=\"Packaging InDesign files\" class=\"wp-image-27488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1245&amp;s=83522a0adac9be70512bbb4018875a5d 1245w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=219&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=d9af4039a732573b9c05aae8c7f80915 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=748&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=3c0e86f2111e452b7469710a0dce25af 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=561&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=629162c48fd5d27030e8ac34572f97fa 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1245px) 100vw, 1245px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Select PDF Preset dropdown, choose\u00a0PDF\/X-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Package<\/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\/2020\/08\/Comment9_2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.0&s=f418525f028258ee59cc39aad761ae58\" alt=\"InDesign panel\" class=\"wp-image-27489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1400&amp;s=19601748fb970c19a79c3f8208c83715 1400w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=176&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=893914b5460522ae82495580e6abf63f 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=601&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=f3e9a23673f881a7bee24eb0a4381934 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment9_2.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=451&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=7ba864ce0edc4907cf51756f51914c8c 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The example below shows what the package folder will look like. It has everything needed for your file to be sent to print: the original file, a PDF, all the fonts and all the image links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment11.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.0&max-h=371&max-w=978&s=a8b1edb18a586bc6d73e94ac4acdc2c7\" alt=\"InDesign package folder\" class=\"wp-image-27490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment11.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=978&amp;s=d5ee2ed5160ad84f2e24aae3901318c6 978w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment11.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=114&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=59fa113432c3b70180bf439ccc19066a 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Comment11.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=291&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=0a76680e351a92bd0f77a5b7f0c90aee 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any additional questions about packaging InDesign files 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>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Package InDesign Files for Printing Learn how to properly package your InDesign files for professional printing. 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