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Folded business card checklist

Work through these checks on the exported artwork, then check the proof before approving your order.

Before you upload

Confirm the ordered flat and folded sizes and whether the card folds across its width or height. Build the full outside and inside layouts, not just the front panel.
Label the cover, back and inside panels. Decide whether the finished card opens from the side or from the top.
Make a paper mockup for your horizontal or vertical design. Open and turn it as a customer would; check which panels need rotation rather than applying one rotation rule to every card.
Extend backgrounds 0.125 inches past every outside trim edge. Keep essential text and logos at least 0.125 inches inside trim and clear of folds. Avoid thin borders that make small cutting shifts more visible.
Keep names, contact details and small logos away from the fold. Check that inside text remains upright after opening the card.
Check image quality at final size: aim for 300 dpi for these products. Use CMYK unless the product setup specifies otherwise.
Embed fonts or outline text, include placed images and check transparency in the exported file. Export as PDF, PNG, JPG/JPEG or TIF/TIFF.
Read every panel at actual size. Verify spelling, phone numbers, addresses and QR codes. Remove visible layout guides from the final artwork.
Upload clearly labeled files for each side. Review the proof for panel order, rotation, size and finish, then approve it before printing.