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How to Use the Online Designer | PrintVie.com

The PrintVie.com Online Designer makes it easy to create professional artwork directly in your browser. You can start with a template, customize an existing design, or create your own artwork using text, images, shapes, backgrounds, and other design elements.

1
Choose Your Product

Select the product, size, and options you need.

2
Open the Designer

Choose a template or start with a blank design.

3
Create Your Design

Add your text, images, and other design elements.

4
Review & Order

Check your design carefully before continuing.

Getting Started

Start by selecting the product you want to order from PrintVie.com. Depending on the product, you may be given the option to upload your own artwork or use the Online Designer.

If the Designer option is available, select it to open the design interface. Some products may also offer pre-designed templates that you can customize.

Tip: Before starting your design, make sure you have selected the correct product size and options. The available design area is based on the product specifications.

Understanding the Designer

The Designer contains several tools that allow you to build and customize your artwork.

Text

Add headings, names, addresses, dates, and other text to your design. Text can generally be moved, resized, formatted, and positioned within the design.

Images

Upload your own photographs, logos, and artwork. Uploaded images can be positioned and resized within the design.

Shapes

Add basic shapes to create backgrounds, borders, accents, and other graphic elements.

Background

Add or change the background of your design. Backgrounds can be used to create a solid base for your artwork.

Clipart

Depending on the product and configuration, clipart may be available for adding additional decorative elements to your design.

Templates

Start with a pre-designed template and customize the available elements instead of building the entire design from scratch.

Starting With a Template

Templates are a great way to get started if you don't want to create your design from scratch.

1

Choose a Template

Browse the available designs and select the template that is closest to what you want to create.

2

Customize the Design

Select the elements you are allowed to edit and replace the sample information with your own. Depending on the template, this may include text, images, colours, or other elements.

3

Review Your Design

Make sure your information is correct and that all important elements are positioned correctly before proceeding.

Adding and Editing Text

Text is one of the most common elements you'll add to a design.

Adding Text

Select the text tool and add a new text element to your design. Enter the wording you want printed and position it where you need it.

Formatting Text

Depending on the available options, you can adjust properties such as font, size, alignment, colour, and other formatting options.

Moving Text

Select the text element and move it to the desired location on the page.

Keep Text Safe

Avoid placing important text too close to the edge of the printable area. Pay attention to the safe and trim guides shown in the Designer.

Adding Your Own Images

You can use your own images, photographs, logos, and other artwork where the product allows image uploads.

1

Upload Your Image

Use the image option to select an image from your computer and add it to the design.

2

Position the Image

Move the image to the desired location and resize it as needed.

3

Check Image Quality

Make sure your original image is large enough for the intended printed size. Enlarging a small image does not create additional detail and may result in a poor-quality print.

Important: The Online Designer cannot create additional detail that isn't present in your original image. For the best results, start with a high-resolution image.

Understanding the Design Area

Pay close attention to the guides displayed around your artwork. These guides are there to help you position your design correctly for printing.

Safe Area

Keep important information such as text, logos, faces, and other critical elements safely inside the safe area.

Trim Area

The trim area represents approximately where the finished product will be cut. Small variations during trimming can occur.

Bleed Area

Artwork that extends into the bleed area allows the background or images to extend beyond the final trim edge.

Keep Important Content Safe

Do not place important text or logos directly against the edge of the finished product.

Remember: The guides shown in the Designer are there to help you create your artwork. They should not be treated as decorative elements that will appear in the final print.

Working With Multiple Pages or Sides

Products such as business cards, brochures, booklets, calendars, and other multi-page products may have multiple pages or printing sides available in the Designer.

  • Check each page or side individually.
  • Make sure the correct artwork is on the correct page.
  • Check that important content is inside the safe area.
  • Review both the front and back when applicable.
  • Don't assume that checking one page means the other pages are correct.

Review Your Design Before Ordering

Before continuing to checkout, carefully review the complete design.

Check Your Text

Look for spelling mistakes, incorrect phone numbers, addresses, dates, names, prices, and other information.

Check Your Images

Make sure images are positioned correctly and that they extend far enough when used as backgrounds.

Check the Edges

Look around every edge of the design and make sure important content is not too close to the trim.

Check Every Page

If your product has multiple pages or sides, review every one before submitting the order.

Final Design Checklist

Before submitting your order, make sure:

  • The correct product and size have been selected.
  • All text has been checked for spelling and accuracy.
  • Images are positioned correctly.
  • Important text and graphics are inside the safe area.
  • Backgrounds and images extend far enough toward the edge where required.
  • Every page or side has been reviewed.
  • The design looks the way you want it to print.

Important Information

Please review your design carefully before ordering.

PrintVie.com prints customer-approved artwork as submitted. The Online Designer gives you tools to create and customize your artwork, but it does not replace the need to carefully review your design.

Once your design has been submitted and approved for production, changes may not be possible. Make sure your spelling, images, colours, positioning, sizes, and other design elements are correct before placing your order.

Tips for Better Results

Keep It Simple Avoid overcrowding your design. Give important information enough space to stand out.
Use High-Quality Images Start with the highest-quality original images available.
Check Before You Order Take an extra moment to review the entire design before submitting your order.