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Tips for your first book

  • Updated May 29, 2024 15:28

Here are some tips on how to make your images look great and ensure that your book will print as expected. 

  • Pay attention to trim guidelines
  • Design your bleeds correctly
  • Avoid dark images in your printed book
  • How to prevent grainy, blurry, or pixelated images
  • Review your project
  • Order and review a printed proof of your project

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