Every project delivers two files — one for the press, one for the screen.
Every PDF catalog we design comes with two finished files as standard: a print-ready version built to commercial printing specifications, and a digital version optimized for screen, email, and web. This isn't an optional extra — it's how we deliver every single project.
The reason is simple: the same PDF file that looks great on screen often prints poorly, and a file built for print is often too large and color-shifted for digital use. A proper production workflow requires two separate exports with different color profiles, resolutions, and compression settings. We handle all of that as part of the process.
For clients who specifically need to understand the technical differences, manage print production, or are working with external print vendors, this page covers everything you need to know about how we prepare and deliver both formats.
Start This ProjectYou print your catalog through an offset or digital printer and need a technically correct print-ready PDF — not just any export.
You distribute your catalog via email to buyers or subscribers and need a file that loads quickly and looks sharp on screen.
You host your catalog as a downloadable PDF on your website and need a file optimized for fast download without visible quality loss.
You send your catalog digitally AND print physical copies — and you need both files done correctly, not just one version used for both.
You need printed catalogs for the stand and digital versions to email to contacts you meet — both must be ready at the same time.
You work with external marketing or print agencies who require production-ready files delivered to their specifications.
We confirm your print specifications upfront: page size, bleed, binding type (saddle stitch, perfect bound, ring binder), and your printer's PDF requirements.
The catalog is designed with correct bleed setup, safe zones for trim, and CMYK color values from the start — not converted at the end.
Two separate exports are made from the same InDesign master: one CMYK print PDF following PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 standards, and one RGB digital PDF with web-optimized compression.
We run a pre-flight check on the print PDF: image resolution, color mode, fonts, bleed, and overprint settings — so it passes your printer's checks first time.
Files are delivered in a clearly named folder structure: Print PDF, Digital PDF, and source files — labelled and ready for immediate use.
300 DPI minimum, CMYK color space, 3mm bleed on all sides, crop marks, embedded fonts. Compatible with all commercial print vendors.
Screen-optimized resolution, RGB color, compressed file size. Typically 3–8 MB for a 32-page catalog — suitable for email and web.
A summary confirming the print file has passed our pre-flight check: resolution, color mode, bleed, and fonts all verified.
All files delivered in a labelled folder — Print, Digital, and Source — with a clear naming convention for handoff to printers or marketing teams.
Every plan includes print-ready PDF, digital PDF, and a dedicated designer.
Up to 12 pages · 3 revision rounds · 5–7 day delivery
Every Basic plan delivers both a print-ready and digital PDF as standard. No add-on required.
Get a QuoteUp to 32 pages · Unlimited revisions · 4–6 day delivery
Standard plan includes both formats, plus source files on request — so you can re-export in the future as your range grows.
Get a QuoteUp to 60 pages · Unlimited revisions · 3–5 day delivery
Premium plan includes both formats, full source files, and a formal pre-flight report confirming print-readiness for commercial production.
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