Here’s a quick checklist for setting your artwork up for map printing.

• The flat, finished size of a map is:

o   A3: 297mm x 420mm, or 303mm x 426mm with bleed

o   A4: 210mm x 297mm, or 216mm x 303mm with bleed

o   A5: 148mm x 210mm, or 154mm x 216mm with bleed

o   A4 Slim: 210mm x 297mm, or 216mm x 303mm with bleed

o   210mm: 420mm x 210mm, or 426mm x 216mm with bleed

o   148mm: 296mm x 148mm, or 302mm x 154mm with bleed

• For A3, the finished folded size will be:

o   C-fold: 142mm x 297mm

o   Z-fold: 140mm x 297mm

o   Half fold: 210mm x 297mm

• For A4, the finished folded size will be:

o   C-fold: 101mm x 210mm

o   Z-fold: 148mm x 210mm

o   Half fold: 148mm x 210mm

• For A5, the finished folded size will be:

o   C-fold: 72mm x 148mm

o   Z-fold: 70mm x 148mm

o   Half fold: 105mm x 148mm

• For A4 slim, the finished size will be 105mm x 297mm (half fold)
• For 210mm, the finished size will be 210mm x 210mm (half fold)
• For 148mm, the finished size will be 148mm x 148mm (half fold)
• Set your colour mode as CMYK
• Use high resolution images (at least 300dpi)
• Embed or flatten your fonts

*Your maps will arrive with a crease, ready to fold.

What paper are my maps printed on?

Choose between three different paper types depending on your budget and needs. Value silk is our most affordable and thinnest option, classic is a popular, mid-weight choice, and premium is a thick paper that’s ideal for luxury brands.

How do I set my artwork up?

Can’t get your head around designing with folds? Our folding guide has everything you need for setting up your map artwork.

When will they be delivered?

Map orders approved by 6:30pm will be dispatched for delivery the next working day. Delivery takes a further working day. For example, if you approved your order by 6:30pm on a Monday, we’d dispatch your order on Tuesday and it’d be delivered on Wednesday.

How do I upload my map design?

When you add your maps to your basket, you’ll be prompted to upload your artwork. Or, if you want to continue shopping, you can upload your artwork in your basket at a later time.