There is no way to check the resolution of your images once they are in Publisher. Be sure to check that your images are 300 ppi or more before placing them in your document.
To ensure your document itself is saving as a high-resolution PDF, please refer to our File Saving guide for Publisher here.
Unfortunately, there is no option for seeing your image resolution when it is uploaded to Canva. We recommend viewing your images at 100% zoom to see if they are of acceptable quality.
From the top menu Click: Effect > Document Raster Effect Settings
Change the resolution to High (300 ppi). Click OK.
In the top menu Click: Window > Document Info. This will prompt a small window to open.
In the Document Info window, click the list icon in the top right corner, then select either Linked or Embedded.
Check the resolution of your linked or embedded images. If your image is lower than 300 pixels per inch, then you will need to replace your image with one that has a higher resolution.
From the top menu Click: Image > Image Size
Input 300 for your image resolution. Click OK.
Click here for more questions on Resolution.
From the top menu Click: Window > Info
With the info window open, click on the image you are wanting to check. The info panel will showcase your:
Please note that in InDesign, there is no document ppi setting until you choose your exportation file type. To ensure you are saving your InDesign document at a high enough resolution, refer to our File Saving tutorial here.
PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the file and/or image resolution should be set at 300 dpi to ensure that the final document is not pixelated (fuzzy) when printed. However, some customers find 180 dpi (or better) to be an acceptable resolution. You must closely review the resolution during the proofing process to determine if there are any issues.
Enlarging an image will lower the resolution while reducing an image will increase the resolution. Enlarging an image in a layout is NOT recommended. Images that are less than 300 dpi could reproduce poorly looking fuzzy or pixelated.
Images from the internet are not recommended, as most images are only 72 dpi.
An unfavorable image cannot be resaved as a different type of file. For example, you cannot place a gif file in Photoshop and resave it as an EPS file. This does not change the compatibility of the file. If you have to use low-resolution images we will print only after you consent to the quality.
For a step-by-step tutorial on setting up your resolution, select from one of the following programs:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva, Publisher, and Word
Have more questions? Check our Resolution FAQ.
From the top menu, Click File > Page Setup. This will prompt the Page Setup window to open.
a. In the Page Setup window, select the Paper Size dropdown and click Manage Custom Sizes. This will prompt another window where you will set a bleed preset.
b. At the bottom left of this window, click the “+” button.
c. Double click the Untitled and type a descriptive name, such as “Add Bleed” so you have it for next time.
d. Adjust the paper size by adding .25 inches to both the width and height of your final trim size.
e. In the Non-Printable Area section, enter “0” for all margin values. Click OK.
* There is no way to set up a safety line in Word.
In the top menu, navigate to Page Design > Size > Page Setup.
This will prompt the Page Setup window to open where you will input your document settings.
a. In the “Page” section, input the bleed size of your document. To determine the bleed size, add .25 inches to both the width and height. For Example: An 8.5” x 11” Letterhead plus bleed would be 8.75” x 11.25”
b. In the “Margin guides” section, change the value to .25 inches for each side (top, left, bottom, right). Click OK.
Note: Note that your Target Paper Size (Final Trim Size) remains 8.5” x 11”
After adding bleed to and margins (safety lines) to your document, you still will not be able to see where your trim line will be. To add a Trim Guide to your document, Click + Drag your mouse from the rulers to create a .125 inch guide within the document. This should fall directly between the edge of the document and the innermost margins (safety lines).
To utilize your bleeds when designing, extend your graphics and/or images (that you want to print up to the edge) beyond the edge of the page to the bleed line.
Note: Your images when bleeding to the edge will cover up all of your Guides.
Place your important information (Page numbers, logos, text, etc.) within the safety line to ensure that you don’t lose any of it during the trimming process.
In your design, click “File” at the top left side of the screen.
Click “View settings” and ensure the following options have a checkmark next to them: “Show rulers and guides”, and “Show print bleed”.
After this, Go to File > View Settings > Add guides. Choose the “Custom” option.
Under the “Margin” boxes, enter “0.13” for both boxes. Make sure the “Columns”, “Rows” and “Gap” are all set to 0. Click “Add guides”.
Ensure all important elements are within the Safety and make sure your page goes fully out to the bleed lines to ensure no white slivers appear on your final product.
