Printing a design made in a browser tool: what the printer needs
A design made in a browser can print as well as one from a desktop app, if the file is right. The four things that decide it: size and resolution, bleed, colour, and the PDF itself.
Beginner2 min readUpdated 27 September 2026Editor · Print presets, PDF
The four checks
| Check | How | In Voidcanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Size and resolution | Pixel size = print size × 300. A4 is 2480 × 3508 px. | Start from a print preset; the status bar shows the size and dpi |
| Bleed | 3 mm past the trim on every side (about 36 px at 300 dpi) | Canvas size, Relative, +72 px; or a Studio print PDF, which adds it |
| One page at the trim plus bleed | Editor PDF at 300 dpi for designs over 2000 px; Studio print PDF with marks | |
| Colour | Tell the printer it is RGB; ask for a proof | Every export is RGB; Studio's slug line says so |
What usually goes wrong
- A screen-sized design. A 1080 px post printed as a flyer comes out soft. Design at the print size.
- A low-dpi page. Some tools export PDFs at screen resolution. Check the PDF's pixel size or ask the printer to check.
- No bleed. White slivers at the edge after trimming.
- Neon colours. Bright RGB blues, greens and pinks print duller. See Why a print looks different from the screen.
Will a professional printer accept a PDF from a browser tool?
Yes, if it is the right size with bleed and enough resolution. They check the file, not the software.
Should I print it myself first?
A home print checks layout and typos, not colour. For colour, ask the printer for a proof on the real paper.
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