Printing & File Formats
This guide explains where to find your print files, how to choose the correct version, and how to print them successfully. Available sizes and formats depend on the specific product and are always listed in the product description.
Where to Find the Print Files
Inside your Google Drive product folder, you’ll typically see an entry file (the one you may be viewing first), files for viewing on devices, and a folder called For Printing. The For Printing folder contains files best suited for printing.
For download help, see this guide.
Which File Should I Print?
Use the "For Printing" folder
When you plan to print (at home or at a print shop), always use files from the For Printing folder.
Two print versions are always included
In the For Printing folder, we always include two print-ready versions:
Standard (no bleed and crop marks) — best for most home printers and quick printing.
Bleed & Crop Marks — best for professional printing. Bleed adds extra edge area to avoid white borders after trimming; crop marks show where the paper should be trimmed.
If you’re printing at home, start with the Standard file. If you’re using a print shop or trimming your print, use the Bleed & Crop Marks file.
File Formats
Available sizes and formats depend on the product you purchased, and the full list is always shown in the product description. Please check the product page to confirm exactly which sizes are included.
How to choose the right size
Decide the final size you want to print (for example: your frame size or your paper size).
In the For Printing folder, choose the file that matches that size. Use the Standard version for home printing, or Bleed & Crop Marks for professional printing and trimming.
Print at 100% / Actual Size whenever possible to avoid unwanted scaling.
Common format types you may receive
Depending on the product, you may receive files prepared for standard paper sizes (such as A4 or US Letter), or files prepared for common frame sizes/ratios (often used for wall art). The exact sizes included are listed in the product description.
If you’re unsure which file to use, start with the Standard print file from the For Printing folder, or contact us with the product link/name.
Recommended Print Settings
Scale: Print at "Actual size" / 100% whenever possible (avoid "Fit to page" for exact sizing).
Paper size: Match the file (A4 vs Letter) or the target print size noted in the product description.
Margins: Borderless / no margins can be used if your printer supports it (optional).
Quality: For best results, choose a higher quality print setting if available.
Note: Some printers have limitations with borderless printing and may not print all the way to the edge.
Printing on Windows
Open the PDF in a PDF reader (for example Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader), then go to File → Print and select your printer.
Open the PDF in a PDF reader.
Click File → Print.
Select your printer.
Set paper size and print at Actual size / 100% if available.
Optional: print without margins if your printer supports it (look for "No margins" / "Borderless" in printer properties/preferences).
Click Print.
Printing on macOS
Open the PDF using Preview, then go to File → Print.
Open the PDF in Preview.
Click File → Print.
Select your printer.
Choose the correct paper size and print at 100% whenever possible.
Optional: print without margins. In the print window, select a "no margins" paper size option if available.
Click Print.
Note: Some printers may not support borderless printing.
Troubleshooting
My print has white borders
Try the borderless/no-margins option if your printer supports it, or print slightly larger and trim. For professional results, use the Bleed & Crop Marks file.
The size is wrong
Check your print scaling. Avoid "Fit to page" when you need exact sizing. Make sure you selected the correct paper size and the correct file for your intended print size.
Colors look different than on screen
Print colors can vary depending on printer, ink, paper, and settings. If possible, test print one page first, or ask a print shop for a proof.
The PDF won’t open
Make sure you’re using a PDF reader. If the problem persists, contact support and tell us which device and app you’re using.
Need help?
If you’re having trouble downloading, opening, or printing your files, please go to support or visit the FAQ.