Print Frame Setup in Figma
Getting your Figma frames right is the foundation of good print design. Here's how to configure frames for different print formats.
Creating Frames for Print
In Figma, press F to create a new frame. For print work, you need to calculate the pixel dimensions from your physical size:
Formula:
Pixels = Physical Size (inches) × DPI
Example: 3.5" × 2" business card at 300 DPI = 1050 × 600 pixels
Common Print Frame Sizes
| Format | Physical Size | Frame Size (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Card (US) | 3.5" × 2" | 1050 × 600 px |
| Business Card + Bleed | 3.75" × 2.25" | 1125 × 675 px |
| A4 | 210 × 297mm | 2480 × 3508 px |
| US Letter | 8.5" × 11" | 2550 × 3300 px |
| A3 Poster | 297 × 420mm | 3508 × 4961 px |
| 5" × 7" Postcard | 5" × 7" | 1500 × 2100 px |
Setting Up Bleed in Your Frame
You have two options for handling bleed in Figma:
Option A: Include Bleed in Frame
Make your frame the trim size + bleed (e.g., 1125 × 675 px for a business card). Add guides for the trim line.
✅ Simple setup, clear boundaries
Option B: Let Printery Handle It
Design at trim size (1050 × 600 px). Printery automatically adds the bleed area during export.
✅ Recommended — fewer mistakes
Multi-Page Layouts
For multi-page documents (brochures, booklets), create separate frames for each page and name them in order. Printery will combine them into a single multi-page PDF.
Naming convention: "Brochure - Page 1", "Brochure - Page 2", etc. Printery respects frame order for page sequence.
Set Up Your Print Frames
Use the right frame sizes and let Printery handle the production details.
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