Templates & Artwork Guidelines

Creating print-ready artwork is the key to getting perfect, professional results every time. To help you prepare your files correctly, we’ve put together simple guidelines and downloadable templates for all our products.

Whether you're designing business cards, postcards, flyers, or large-format prints, please review the information below before uploading your artwork.

Download Your Templates

Get started quickly! Click to download the Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or Adobe InDesign (.indd) template for your product. Each template includes the correct document size, safe zones, and bleed area pre-set.

• Business Card Template (Standard: 3.5" x 2")

• Postcard Templates

  • 4x6
  • 4.25x5.5
  • 5x7
  • 5.5x8.5
  • 6x9

• Flyer Templates

  • 5.5x8.5
  • 8.5x11
  • 8.5x14
  • 11x17

• Door Hanger Templates

  • 3.5" x 8.5" with 1.25" hole marked
  • 4.25" x 11" with 1.25" hole marked
• Retractable Banner
  • Regular Size - 33" x 81"
  • Extra Wide Size - 48" x 80.5"

Minimum Resolution: 300 DPI

All artwork must be exported at 300 DPI for high-quality printing.
Low-resolution images will appear blurry or pixelated in the final print.

How to check DPI:

• In Photoshop: Image → Image Size → Resolution

• In Illustrator: Effects & rasterized elements → 300 PPI

• In Canva: Set file size to highest quality, then upload at 300 DPI

Bleed Area 

All files must include a 0.125" (⅛ inch) bleed on all sides.
This ensures that your design prints edge-to-edge without white borders.

Example:

• A 4" x 6" postcard → Upload size must be at minimum 4.25" x 6.25"

Safe Zone

Keep all text, logos, and important elements at least 0.125" inside the trim line.

Trim Line

This is where the product will be cut. Small variations of ±1mm may occur — this is normal in commercial printing.

Accepted File Formats

• PDF
  

File must be CMYK, not RGB, for accurate color output.

Uploading Your Artwork

When ordering your product:

1. Select your size and finish

2. Upload your print-ready artwork
   

If you're experiencing issues uploading any files simply email us at contact@gooseprinting.ca, simply include your order number in the subject line like shown below.

 "Order #4583 File Upload"

Need Help With Your File?

If you're unsure whether your design is print-ready, our team can review it for free.

Contact us at contact@gooseprinting.ca for assistance or custom sizing

Let your ideas take flight with Goose Printing.