Custom Yearbook Specs

If you’re building your yearbook in Canva, InDesign or other desktop software, here’s some formatting info:

File Settings

• Yearbook orders must be PDF files. JPEG yearbook files are not supported.

• Page dimensions are 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 with 1/4” bleed (so printed pages are 8-1/2 x 11)

• Cover can (and probably should) be a separate file.

• Book inside content should be one file, single pages, NOT Spreads

• PDF files should be PDF/X-4 compliant.

• Embed or outline fonts in your PDF file.

• Embed images in your PDF file.

• PDF files should not contain bookmarks, comments, invisible objects, or metadata.

• PDF/X-4 supports transparency, but for optimum and predictable results, layers and transparencies should be flattened in the PDF file.

• Do not include crop marks or other printer’s marks.

• For Digital access, each student/staff member in the book should have a photo with only them (group shots don’t count) and their name in a list on the same page.

• You must supply a separate list of all students and staff, ideally in Excel with first name, last name and optionally grade.

Spine Size & Cover Calculator

• Download this file and enter your page count for spine and cover dimensions. Make sure you pick the proper tab at the bottom: “HARD COVER” or “PERFECT BOUND” for soft cover.

Don’t hesitate to Contact us for technical help if you need it!