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How to Design a Canvas?

Learn how to design and print a Canvas globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.

Download Canvas templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link. With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.

*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleeds layer.

Follow these simple steps to design and prepare your Canvas for print:

  1. Choose Canvas size
    Select one of the available sizes at Cloudprinter.com to design and prepare your Canvas for printing. You may opt for the square, portrait or landscape orientation.
  2. Add Canvas frame thickness
    Keep in mind that the edges of your image will be wrapped around a wooden frame.
    There are the following frame options at Cloudprinter.com:
    — 0.75 inch (20 mm);
    — 1.25 inch (30 mm);
    — 1.5 inch (40 mm).
    Thus, don't forget to add the extra frame thickness wrap at each side of your image.
  3. Set Canvas bleeds 
    The next step is setting the bleed areas at each side of your Canvas to make sure all important information is kept safe. For this, simply add 10 mm (0.394 in) at each side of the Canvas. Make sure your information is within the bleed limits; colors, background images and the layout of your Canvas design extend to the bleeds area as well, so that there are no white edges after cutting and wrapping your Canvas around the wooden frame. This way, you won't lose any data while you design your Canvas.
  4. Prepare Canvas file for printing 
    • Set 300 DPI resolution;
    • Choose RGB colour model;
    • Save the file in PDF/X-4.

Well done! Now you can print your Canvas all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.