Canva is one of the easiest ways to design your print materials from business cards and flyers to packaging and labels. Follow these steps to make sure your Canva file is ready for professional printing.

1. Start with the Right Size

Before you start designing, set your document to the correct print size.
Use millimetres (mm) or inches, not pixels.

For example:

• Business Card → 90 × 55mm
• A5 Flyer → 148 × 210mm
  
• A4 Poster → 210 × 297mm
  

🪄 Pro tip: Search “A5” or “A4” in Canva templates to find pre-sized layouts.

2. Add Bleed

• Click File → Show Print Bleed in Canva.
• Make sure your background or design elements extend all the way past the dotted line.
• This ensures your print goes edge-to-edge without a white border.

3. Keep Text Inside the Safe Area

Don’t place important text or logos too close to the edge — leave at least 3mm margin inside the dotted safe zone.

4. Export Your File the Right Way

• When your design is ready:
  
  Click Share → Download → PDF Print (Best for printing)
• Tick Crop marks and bleed
• Click Download

This creates a high-quality file ready for printing.

Sharing Your Canva Design Link

If you’d prefer to send your Canva file directly:

• Click Share → Link
• Choose Anyone with the link → Can edit
• Copy and paste that link into the Order Notes at checkout

💬 This lets our team make small adjustments if needed to get the best print result.

Common Canva Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t download as JPG or PNG - these are screen formats, not print.
• Don’t design in RGB - Canva automatically exports in CMYK when using PDF Print.
• Don’t forget bleed your edges might print unevenly.

Bonus Tips

• Keep your design simple - fewer fonts, stronger brand impact.
• Use bold colours and clean contrast for legibility.
• Make sure your images are sharp - Canva warns if an image is low quality.