Canva is an amazing tool for creating all sorts of designs, from flyers to business cards, greeting cards, and more. At Jukebox, we love seeing your Canva creations, but to make sure they print perfectly, there are a few extra steps to get them print-ready.

Your design is done, and the dimensions are spot-on—great! Now let’s make sure it’s ready to shine in print:

Open your design in Canva and give everything a quick check. Is all the info correct? Are your images looking sharp? Awesome, let’s move on.

Time to export! Head over to the top right of your screen and click the Share icon.

In the drop down menu, select Download. We’re almost there!

When choosing the file type, go for PDF Print. This format ensures your design is saved in the highest quality, which is exactly what you need for print.

Next, check the box for Crop Marks and Bleed. This little detail is super important to make sure your design prints out just right, especially if it touches the edges.

Here’s the crucial part: in the color profile section, switch from RGB to CMYK (best for printing). CMYK is what we use for printing, so this step makes sure your colors will come out just right. Heads up—colors might look a little different after this switch, so it’s a good idea to review your file and make any tweaks you need.
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Give your file one last look. If the colors seem off, no worries—you can always jump back into Canva, adjust, and re-export until it’s perfect.

For the final check, make sure your exported PDF includes the crop marks. Below is an example of how the finished file should look with the crop marks in place.
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Once you're happy, go ahead and upload that PDF to your order. You’re all set!