Print shops do not accept every file format. Knowing which formats are print-ready and how to convert others will save you time and prevent file rejections.
Print-Ready Formats
- PDF/X — the gold standard for print. Enforces embedded fonts, colour profiles and bleed.
- PDF (CMYK) — widely accepted by most print shops when correctly prepared.
- EPS — legacy vector format, still accepted by many print shops.
- AI (Adobe Illustrator) — accepted by many print shops directly.
Formats That Need Conversion
- JPEG / PNG / TIFF (RGB) — need conversion to CMYK PDF
- Word / PowerPoint — need export to PDF with proper settings
- SVG — needs conversion to PDF with embedded fonts
- PSD (Photoshop) — needs export to CMYK PDF
- InDesign INDD — needs export to PDF/X
Converting Raster Files (JPG, PNG, TIFF) to Print-Ready PDF
Raster files need to be placed in a layout application (InDesign, Illustrator) at the correct size and resolution, then exported as a CMYK PDF with bleed. Alternatively, use PrintConvert247 to convert image files to print-ready PDF automatically.
Converting Office Files to Print-Ready PDF
Word and PowerPoint files exported to PDF often have RGB colours and missing bleed. Export from the application with “High Quality Print” settings, then convert to CMYK using PrintConvert247.
Convert your file to a print-ready PDF
Upload your file — PrintConvert247 handles format, colour and profile conversion automatically.
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After any format conversion, run the result through PrintReady247 to verify it meets all print requirements before submitting.