Use a Brochure Template For Printing

You want to print a standard size tri-fold brochure. The paper dimensions are 11″ wide x 8.5″ high. The paper just folds in three, right? Just divide 11″ by 3 to determine where the panels fold.

Actually that’s not correct. Professional designers know that the fold needs to accommodate the thickness of the paper. The panel that folds on the inside would be a bit shorter.

What if your brochure has a color background. Do you create your 8.5″ x 11″ brochure with a background area that is 8.5″ x 11″? No, actually it needs to be larger. In printing, this is called a bleed.

Download template at http://www.resolution-creative-print.com/products/brochures-digital

You want to print a standard size tri-fold brochure. The paper just folds in three, right?  Actually that’s not correct.

Any printing that butts up to the edge of the paper should extend at least .125″ beyond the edge of the paper. Your brochure will be printed on oversize paper, and trimmed down to the correct size. The bleed is an allowance in case the trim is the tiniest fraction off, and ensures the ink reaches the paper edge.

Visit http://www.resolution-creative-print.com/products/brochures-digital and download under “file setup

At Resolution-Creative-Print, you can download templates showing you the panel sizes and bleed area for a variety of products.

Or, if your print size and folds are a little more exotic, check out this Folding Calculator featured on InDesignSecrets.com. It’s an interactive PDF. Just enter your document size and the number of folds, and it calculates your panel dimensions! Click here to download your Folding Calculator PDF.

Have questions about your printing project? Contact Resolution-Creative. We can offer advice, design it and get it printed.