How to Set Up Artwork for Print | Simple Guide to Print-Ready Files #PrintDesign #FileSetup

Struggling to get your artwork print-ready? In this video, we walk you through exactly how to set up your art files for professional printing — whether it’s for packaging, labels, matchboxes, or any product that requires precision ✅ Avoid costly delays ✅ Get better results from your print house ✅ Learn how to prep artwork like a pro Whether you’re using Adobe Illustrator or working with a designer, this guide will show you how to: • Convert colours to CMYK • Outline fonts so they don’t go missing • Embed images correctly • Add bleed to avoid white edges • Use true black for rich, deep prints • Check resolution (DPI) for sharp results • Save and test your file for accuracy We also cover the biggest file issues that delay print production, and how to avoid them. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:33 – What We Cover in This Video 00:55 – Opening Illustrator to Start the Tutorial 01:23 – The Three Biggest Print File Issues We Encounter 02:03 – Explaining Missing Fonts 02:45 – Ensuring Your File Is in CMYK (and Why It Matters) 03:16 – Finding Missing Fonts 03:48 – How to Outline Fonts 04:37 – Working on the Correct Template Layer 05:10 – Linking Missing Images 05:42 – Embedding Images 05:52 – Checking Image Resolution 06:09 – How Art Looks Different on Screens 06:33 – Quick Ramble on Resolution 07:22 – Transferring Art to the Print Template 08:04 – Understanding Bleed 09:18 – Using True (Rich) Black in Your Artwork 09:29 – Final Check: Print Your File at Actual Size 10:07 – Saving Out Your Artwork 10:42 – We Can Fix Your Artwork for You 11:43 – Outro Perfect for anyone sending artwork to a print shop, manufacturer, or using a professional packaging service. 🎨 Need to Send Large Art Files? Use these free tools to easily share your files with your designer: WeTransfer – https://wetransfer.com Dropbox – https://www.dropbox.com 📧 Want a quote for fixing or setting up your artwork correctly? Email us at: production@cocreativedesign.com.au 🧰 Working in Canva? Watch These: 📌 How to Set Up Canva Files for Print –    • How to Save Your Canva Designs as SVG Files   📌 Why Canva Files Don’t Always Print Well –    • How to Save High-Resolution Images in Canv...   📌 Canva to Print: How to Export Files Properly –    • Reasons NOT to Use Canva for Graphic Design   Thanks for checking out our video! If you enjoyed it, don't forget to give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more content. Stay connected with us on social media: 📸 Instagram:   / cocreative_design   👍 Facebook:   / cocreativedesign   🛍️ Shop on our website: https://cocreativedesign.com.au 🛒 Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CoCreati... We post new content regularly and would love to have you join our community. See you in the next one! 🚀 #PrintDesign #FileSetup #AdobeIllustrator