Guide to printables
Simply put, a printable is a DIY paper product supplied as a digital file for you to download and print yourself. Print it at home using your own printer, or for non-editable files you can use a professional printing service. It’s quick, easy and means you can print when you’re ready.
Not sure where to start? Follow the guide below.
Is your file an editable PDF?
-
NO
You will receive a link by email to download the file once your have completed the checkout process. Check your junk mail if you don't see the email.
Print it! When you're ready print at home, upload it to an online printer or pop it onto a usb and take it to your local print shop. -
YES
Once you have completed checkout, you will receive a link to download your file. If you don’t see the email, please check your junk or spam folder
Open your file in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Editable Creative Monsoon PDFs are designed to be personalised and printed directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader is free to download from here if you don’t already have it.Download the PDF to your computer and open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than editing it in your web browser.
Personalise your text
Click the “Insert text here” field and type your own wording. Depending on the design, this might include names, dates, times, locations, RSVP details or other information.To customise the appearance of your text, highlight the text you have typed. Use the formatting controls in Adobe Acrobat Reader to:
- choose a font installed on your computer
- change the font size
- change the text colour
- change the text alignment
You can use different fonts, sizes and colours within the editable area, giving you plenty of flexibility to create the look you want. You may need to reduce the font size if you are adding a lot of wording.
The illustrated artwork, headings and any other non-editable elements shown in the product listing are fixed and cannot be changed.
Save your personalised PDF
When you are happy with your invitation, choose File → Save As and save your personalised version with a new filename. We recommend keeping your original downloaded PDF as a blank copy in case you want to start again.Print directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader
When you’re ready to print, open your saved personalised PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and choose File → Print.Printing at home Our editable invitations are designed for easy printing at home. Invitations are supplied 2 to a page and can be printed on either A4 or US Letter size paper, depending on your location. For best results, use good quality white cardstock and print directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader at Actual Size / 100%. Once printed, simply trim the sheet to separate your invitations.
Using a professional printer
Editable PDFs are designed primarily for printing at home directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you prefer professional printing, you can take your completed PDF to a local printer and ask them to open and print the file directly from Adobe Acrobat Reader.If you choose a different font when personalising your invitation, Adobe Acrobat Reader may display a warning when you save the file saying that the font cannot be embedded. This is fine if you are printing at home, but the font may not display correctly on another computer if that font is not installed. If you plan to use a professional printer, choose a font that saves without this warning.
We do not recommend uploading personalised editable PDFs to online printing websites. Some automated printing systems may not retain the personalised text when processing the file, which can cause your wording to disappear.
Be the first to know about new free downloads by subscribing to the newsletter
FAQs
How do you supply files?
All files are sent as PDFs or JPGs - check the individual listing. Downloads with multiple files, such as different size options, are zipped and you just need to double click to unzip the file once you download it. Editable files such as invites are always in PDF format and we only support adobe reader. It is a FREE DOWNLOAD HERE if you don't already have it. Make sure before you start trying to make edits that you are indeed in the adobe reader program and not something like your web browser which some computers will automatically open PDFs in if you double click on the file.
You will also need a computer. Most files are not designed to be edited or printed from a phone or tablet.
Paper colour and type
We suggest printing on a good quality thick white or off white paper / card stock or photo paper in matte or gloss. This will ensure great printing results from home. If you want to get a little trickier then read on...
There are a huge number of paper choices out there from plain white to high gloss, recycled to shimmer and textured effects. The choice is totally up to you. Most importantly we recommend using a quality thick paper for all stationery and accessories. A card stock around 200-250gsm is great, that's about 140lbs. Art and craft shops will stock good ranges of paper, also try your local office supply store.The best advice we can give is read the packaging to ensure it is designed for your type of printer then test it first, and keep your receipt.
Remember, there is no such thing as white ink, if you see white in a design that is simply an area where there is nothing printed at all. None of our designs require special coloured papers, its all in the file, but you may choose to print onto coloured paper or kraft paper. Just bear in mind the 'white in a design is simply an area where there is nothing printed' so instead of being white it will be whatever colour paper you chose.
Paper size
Most files are supplied to be printed on sheets of either A4 or Letter sized paper, so not matter where you live you can print at home using the same file. Some items come in larger formats that you may need to have professionally printed.
Professional printing
If you don't feel like printing at home yourself, or have a larger sized item, just give it to a professional. There are plenty of great online printers that you can simply upload the file to, or pop it onto a USB stick and take it to your local printer or copy shop. Somewhere like kinkos, officeworks or staples for example.
Remember 'photo labs' are not professional printers, they are photo printers, and many may only take a JPG.
Note: Colours may vary slightly depending on your monitor, printer and paper but all efforts are made to give an accurate view.