Abyssale doesn’t just generate visuals for web. You can also create print-ready designs with all the specifications required for professional printing. Unlike classic static designs (optimized for web in RGB), print designs give you access to advanced print settings:
Color profile selection (including CMYK)
Crop, bleed, and safe margins
Unit selection in inches or millimeters
Print-ready PDFs
This makes them the right choice whenever you need documents for physical printing, not just digital distribution.
Notice: Print design types are available only on the Suite plan. If you’re on a lower plan, you’ll need to upgrade to access them.
Two types of print designs
When creating a new project, you’ll have to choose between two print design types depending on your needs:
1. Print Multipage design
Supports only one format (e.g. A4 portrait).
That format can contain up to 10 pages per generated PDF.
Perfect for: brochures, booklets, or multi-page presentations.
Notice: The Spreadsheet generation method is not available for multipage designs
2. Print Multi format design
Supports multiple formats within the same design (e.g. A4 flyer + business card + poster, ...).
Each format is limited to one page.
Perfect for: complete print packs where each asset has its own format.
Print vs. Classic Static designs
Feature | Print Design | Classic Static Design |
Color mode | CMYK & RGB | RGB only |
Units | Inches & mm | Pixels only |
Crop, bleed & safe margins | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not supported |
Color Profile | ✅ Supported | ❌ Not supported |
Multipage support | Up to 10 pages (multipage type) | ❌ Not supported |
PDF output | Professional print-ready PDF | Standard PDF (for web use) |
Tip: Always use Print Designs if your final file is intended for professional printing. Static Designs are best for digital/web usage.
Print-specific settings
Bleed Area
The bleed is the margin that extends your design beyond the cut line. It ensures that no unwanted white borders appear after trimming.
When enabled: extend any background colors, textures, or full-width images into the bleed area.
Example: If your bleed is set to 0.125 in (3 mm), make sure your artwork continues into this zone.
Safe Area
The safe area is the opposite of bleed: it defines a margin inside your design where important content (logos, text, calls-to-action) must remain. Anything outside this area risks being trimmed.
When enabled: keep all essential elements inside the safe area to ensure they are not cut off.
PDF export settings
In addition to bleed and safe areas, Abyssale provides advanced PDF export options for print-ready files:
Display crop marks : Adds small marks at the corners of your document to guide printers in trimming on the output pdf generated.
Color profiles : Choose from several industry-standard CMYK profiles (e.g. ISO Coated v2, US Web Coated, Newspaper) or RGB for digital use.
This ensures accurate reproduction of colors across different printers.
Profile | Type | Recommended usage |
CMYK – ISO Coated v2 (ECI) | CMYK | Standard profile for coated paper (most common for general professional printing). |
CMYK – ISO Coated v2 (ECI) 300% | CMYK | Same as above but limited to 300% ink coverage, ideal for high-quality coated prints. |
CMYK – ISO Newspaper26 v4 | CMYK | Optimized for newsprint and low-quality paper with high ink absorption. |
CMYK – ISO Uncoated | CMYK | For uncoated paper (e.g. stationery, letterheads, books). |
CMYK – US Web Coated (SWOP 2006 5v2) | CMYK | Standard for the US printing industry, especially offset web printing. |
RGB – No color profile included | RGB | For digital use only (web, screens). Not suitable for professional printing. |
Vectorize text in PDF :Converts text layers into vector outlines for maximum compatibility and sharp rendering, even if the printer does not have the font installed.
How to create a Print Design
Follow these steps to get started:
Create a new design from scratch in a project
Select your print type
Choose between Print Multipage or Print Multi format.
Set your format and units
Define the dimensions in inches or millimeters.
Design your content
Add and edit layers just like with static designs.
For multipage designs, add up to 10 pages per format.
Define in the right panel your bleed and Safe area
Generate your print-ready PDF
Click Save & Generate when your design is ready.
And Choose the generation method you want
Your file will be generated as a professional print-ready PDF.
Choosing the right type
If you need a brochure or catalog, go for Print Multipage design.
If you need a set of different assets (flyer, poster, business card), choose Print Multi format design.
If you only need a single digital banner or ad, stick with Classic Static design.
By choosing the right type of print design, you ensure your files meet the professional standards required for printers and agencies, while still benefiting from Abyssale’s automation.