How it works

• We'll need to have a file that is ready to print, or we can help you make one if you select 'please make a design for me'. 
• Simply work out the number of cards you would like, the print and paper type, and Add to Basket.
• The number of pages is how many A5 'sides' there are in the finished booklet. It always needs to be a multiple of 4, but we can add blanks if you like. 
• You'll be able to upload your file and write any instructions during checkout

We don't print anything automatically. We'll check your order and email you a PDF proof for you to approve first. This shows the final layout as it would print, and allows you to check for any mistakes. 

Once you approve your PDF proof, we'll get started and email you once we've dispatched your order.

Preparing your file

The ideal: a press-ready PDF The best thing you can send us is a PDF exported at 'Press Quality' (or 'High Quality Print') settings, set up with 3mm bleed and cropmarks. Bleed means your design extends slightly beyond the cut edge, so there are no white borders after trimming.

Not sure how to do this? Canva makes it straightforward — export as PDF Print and tick the 'Crop marks and bleed' box. For Adobe InDesign or Illustrator, use File → Export → PDF (Print) and choose the Press Quality preset. Our full artwork guide is at copycentre.com/artwork.

For professional designers

• Colour mode: CMYK 
• Resolution: 300 dpi minimum at final print size 
• Bleed: 3mm all sides
• Safe zone: keep important text and logos 4mm inside the trim edge
• Fonts: embed all fonts or convert to outlines before exporting
• Cropmarks: include (offset 3mm from trim edge)
• File format: PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 preferred; PDF (Press Quality) also accepted

We also accept: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher files. 

Whatever you send, you'll see a proof first. 

We like files set up at the flat (unfolded) size — e.g. for a folded DL invitation, send us the flat A4 size (297 × 210mm) with both sides laid out as separate pages. A 2-page PDF works perfectly. If you're unsure how to set it up, just send us what you have and we'll work it out — you'll see a proof before anything prints.

Print & product specifications

• Folded Memorial Cards measure A6 size when flat (105mm x 148mm) and are scored and folded to A7 (105mm x 74mm)
• Gloss lamination protects the cards with a shiny finish
• C6 envelopes are sized to hold the memorial cards when flat. We don't stock C7 envelopes as they are too small to be accepted by Royal Mail. 

Turnaround

• Production starts once you've approved your PDF proof