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How To Submit Your Files To PrintNinja

This article will explain the proper file formats for printing that you should use for submitting your files to PrintNinja.

Board Book File Formats

Set up your cover file using PrintNinja’s board book cover setup guide.

Submit two files:

  • 1. One cover file.
  • 2. One interior page file, submitted as a multi-page PDF, starting with the inside front cover as page 1 and ending with the inside back cover.

Hardcover & Casebound File Formats

Set up your cover file using PrintNinja’s hardcover setup guide.

If you have a dust jacket, set it up using PrintNinja’s dust jacket setup guide.

Submit three files:

  • 1. One cover file.
  • 2. One dust jacket file.
  • 3. One interior page file, submitted as a multi-page PDF. This file should begin with your inside front cover (the first inside page attached to your hardcover) and it should end with your last page (attached to your hardcover).

Perfect Bound Softcover & Paperback File Formats

Set up your cover file using PrintNinja’s softcover setup guide.

Submit two files:

  • 1. One cover file.
  • 2. One interior page file, submitted as a multi-page PDF, starting with your inside front cover as page 1 and ending with your inside back cover.

Saddle-Stitched Softcover File Formats

Submit one file as a multi-page PDF in reading order starting with your front cover as page 1, your inside front cover as page 2, and proceed from there. Your back cover will be the last page.

Wire and Spiral Bound File Formats

Submit one file as a multi-page PDF in reading order starting with your front cover as page 1, your inside front cover as page 2, and proceed from there. Your back cover will be the last page.

What if I can’t submit a multi-page PDF?

If you can’t submit a multi-page PDF, we can also accept TIFF files, and JPEG files. PDF is our preferred format.

How do I submit my files?

We will accept and review your files as you place an order or save a quote. After you save a quote, a file upload link will be included on your quote PDF. If you’re having trouble locating the link or want to know what to expect during the file submission process, visit our art upload walkthrough.

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