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How to Design an Envelope?

Learn how to design and print an Envelope globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.

Download Envelope Templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link

With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.

*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleed layer.

Follow these 4 simple steps to design and prepare your Envelopes for print:

    1. Choose Envelope Size
      Select from available envelope sizes.
      You can choose either a landscape or portrait envelope orientation.
    2. Choose the number of sides
      Select either double-sided or single-sided envelope (DS or SS)
    3. Set bleeds
      Set 3 mm (0.125 in) bleed areas at each side of your envelope.
      The bleeds help to ensure that all of your important information is kept safe.
    4. Prepare envelope file for printing
           - Set 300 DPI resolution
           - Choose RGB print 
           - Save the file inPDF/X-4

    Well done! Now you can print your Envelope all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.