Prepare for Print in InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop

Learn the essentials of preparing designs for print in this 32-minute beginner-friendly course. Master the basics of print design across InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, covering crucial topics such as document setup, color spaces, and file preparation for printing. Explore the importance of print-ready workflows, understand the differences between CMYK and Pantone color systems, and learn how to perform quality checks and export print-ready PDFs in each software. Gain practical skills in managing links, layers, and swatches, ensuring your designs are optimized for professional printing results.

Introduction
What You Need to Know About Preparing for Print and Why It’s So Important
How to Set Up a Print-Ready Document in Illustrator
How to Prepare Images and Text for Print in Illustrator
CMYK vs. Pantone
How to Perform Quality Checks in Illustrator
How to Export a Print-Ready PDF in Illustrator
How to Set Up a Print-Ready Document in InDesign
The Big 3: Links, Layers, and Swatches Panels
How to Perform Quality Checks in InDesign
How to Export a Print-Ready PDF in InDesign
How to Set Up a Print-Ready Document in Photoshop
How to Perform Quality Checks in Photoshop
How to Export a Print-Ready PDF in Photoshop