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Clean vs Non-Clean Vectors

Clean vectors are streamlined and efficient for editing and production, while non-clean vectors are cluttered, inefficient, and prone to errors.

Preparing Canva Files for Printing

The following steps ensure your design prints cleanly and professionally by preventing white edges, cut-off content, and color issues.

Bleed, Crops & Margins Explained

Bleed prevents white edges, crop marks indicate where to trim, and margins keep key content safely inside the cut.

CMYK vs RGB Explained

RGB is for screens, CMYK is for print, and they produce color differently—read more for printing best practices.

Booklet Single Pages vs Spreads

There are two common ways to save booklet files for professional printing.

Business Card Design Tips

Here are some practical tips to help you create professional, print-ready business cards that look great and communicate your information clearly.

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