Please set your artwork up as the flat size of the leaflet. Here are the sizes of our C-fold leaflets:

• A5
• Flat size: 210mm x 148mm, or 216mm x 154mm with bleed
• Folded size: 148mm x 72mm

• A4
• Flat size: 297mm x 210mm, or 303mm x 216mm with bleed
• Folded size: 101mm x 210mm
  
  
• A3
• Flat size: 420mm x 297mm, or 426mm x 303mm with bleed
• Folded size: 140mm x 297mm
  
  
• 148mm Square
• Flat size: 444mm x 148mm or 450mm x 154mm with bleed
• Folded size: 148mm x 148mm

• 210mm Square
• Flat size: 630mm x 210mm or 636mm x 216mm with bleed
• Folded size: 210mm x 210mm

Designing Yourself 
When ordering from instantprint you can be confident your artwork is in safe hands. Regardless of how your produce your design every order is checked by our in-house studio team to ensure that the file is print-ready.

If your design is complete our online proofing tool is available after you click ‘add to basket’ and it will check your artwork and apply fixes for common issues if needed. 

If you are unsure, our Personal Artworkers can check over your artwork for free before you place an order. 

You can also access our free design online templates which are available as an option after you click ‘add to basket’. 

We’ll design for you 
If you need support with designing, we can always create the design for you. We have recently launched our new Design Service and offer design across all our products. For more information click here.

Want to learn more?

If you’d like to learn more about the technical side of print ready artwork we have a series of guides for you to read covering subjects as bleed, colour and resolution.

Do I need to pay VAT on my folded leaflets?

Folded leaflets are generally zero-rated for VAT (Value Added Tax) however there are some exceptions. If your print is subject to VAT, we'll be in touch to request payment before printing. Please see this guide for more information.

What paper are my folded leaflets 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.

Will my leaflets arrive folded?

Yes, your folded leaflets will be delivered to you already folded.

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 folded leaflet artwork.

What are my they printed on?

If you order less than 500 folded leaflets, we’ll print them on our state-of-the-art iGen or Indigo press. For higher order quantities, we’ll print them lithographically using our Heidelberg.

When will they be delivered?

Folded leaflet 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 design?

When you add your folded leaflets 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.