ARTWORK PREPARATION

Prepare artwork for print with clearer next steps.

Keep creative decisions with you while PrintFounder helps identify common production requirements before a job is placed.

A safer path from file to print
PrintFounder workflow
01Upload and name the artworkClient context saved
02Match it to the jobJob details connected
03Review preflight findingsReady for the next step
How PrintFounder helps

A safer path from file to print.

A print-ready file is more than a logo on a page. The right dimensions, resolution, bleed, safe area, format, and product context all matter. PrintFounder keeps artwork versions tied to the client and uses preflight checks to surface selected technical issues.

01

Upload and name the artwork

Store the file with the right client and clear version context.

02

Match it to the job

Attach the artwork version to the intended product and review the product-specific requirements.

03

Review preflight findings

Address available warnings before checkout; automated checks do not replace proofreading or full design review.

04

Preserve the approved version

The selected artwork stays with the quote and order, helping you avoid accidental file swaps later.

01

Technical preparation support

Straightforward technical adjustments may include bleed, safe margins, resizing, cropping, basic PDF conversion, and production preparation.

02

Not a design-studio substitute

Major redesigns, reconstructed logos, complex image edits, and substantial content changes need a designer or revised source artwork.

03

Version-aware reorders

Preserve the file history with the client so a repeat job begins from the right artwork context.

A practical example

A more deliberate artwork handoff.

Before ordering a postcard, attach the selected artwork version and review the product-specific preflight results. If a warning needs attention, resolve it before payment rather than discovering the mismatch after the job moves forward.

Common questions

Before you get started.

Will preflight catch every issue?

No. Automated checks address selected technical conditions. You remain responsible for proofreading, content, color expectations, permissions, and the final creative review.

Can I upload more than one version?

Yes. Artwork is versioned so the job can use an appropriate preserved file.

What happens if a file is not suitable?

The workflow can surface a problem or warning before checkout, giving you an opportunity to supply corrected artwork.

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