Brochures
No. We’ll fold your brochures for you before we send them out – they’ll arrive pre-folded and ready for use.
Our glossy and matte papers are coated on both sides. If you plan to write on your brochures, we recommend our uncoated paper stock for the best effect.
If you’re uploading your own design, use our downloadable template (under ‘Specs & Template’) to ensure panel widths, bleed and margins are all aligned.
Here are a few design tips to keep in mind:
- To keep your text and images from landing in the fold, keep your content within the safe zone, about 0.125 inches from the edge of each panel and away from the fold lines.
- Extend your background to the bleed line, 0.125 inches from the cut line.
- If you aren’t using our downloadable template, slightly narrow your inner panels so they fold cleanly behind the outer ones.
We accept .jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .bmp, .png, .gif, .heic, .pdf, .psd, .ai, .eps, .ait, .ppt, .pptx, .tif, .tiff files. For the sharpest results, export your file at full size and high resolution, and be sure to keep any text or important details out of the bleed area so nothing gets cut off or blurry.
Colours may look slightly different in print than they do on your screen. That's because screens display colour in RGB, while we print using CMYK. We do our best to get your colours as close as possible, but for best results, we recommend designing with CMYK colour profiles in mind.
Yes. Bi-fold and tri-fold brochures both work well for direct mail, and depending on your design, some can be mailed without an envelope. Check with your local postal service office for exact requirements for direct mail brochures.
Sure. We recommend you keep these 3 tips in mind:
Stick to 2 fonts or less. A lot of text styles will not only make a design look less professional – it also makes it much harder for someone to read and easily understand.
Make the most of your headline space. You only have a few seconds to get someone’s attention. Write a headline that is simple, clear and easy to read.
A photo goes a long way. You know the expression about a picture being worth 1,000 words? It’s true. A dense page full of text can be intimidating – use a great photo to help tell your story and invite a reader in.
Depending on the size and fold of your folded pamphlets, you may be able to choose from the following paper stocks and weights:
Glossy: Standard (5pt), premium (9pt)
Matte: Standard (5pt), premium (9.5pt)
Uncoated: Standard (5.5pt), premium (11pt)
Recycled: Standard (6pt)
Standard paper stocks are lighter and more budget-friendly, great for high-volume handouts like event programs or menus. Premium stocks are thicker and have a more substantial feel, perfect for presentations, pitches or real estate listings where you want to make a stronger first impression.