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Prepare Logo for Print: CMYK, Resolution, and Bleed

From screen to perfect print result

Technical & Export

What looks perfect on screen can disappoint in print — if you don't prepare correctly. Here's how to make your logo print-ready.

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RGB vs. CMYK

RGB (screen) uses light mixing — colors glow. CMYK (print) uses pigment mixing — some RGB colors (bright blue, neon green) can't be exactly reproduced in CMYK.

Convert your logo to CMYK before sending it to the print shop.

Resolution and File Size

  • Vector files (SVG/PDF) — Resolution-independent, always the best choice
  • Raster images (PNG) — Minimum 300 DPI for print
  • Calculation: Final size in cm × 118 = pixels (at 300 DPI)

Example: Business card 85mm wide → Logo width 40mm → 40 × 11.8 = ~472 pixels minimum

Bleed

Don't print edge-to-edge — white strips appear. Always add 3mm bleed on each side. Your logo and background must extend beyond the actual edge.

SVG logos from our editor are automatically print-ready — no pixels, no resolution issues. Export as SVG and convert to PDF for the print shop.

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