print specs
document setup
Document Setup
Pre-formatted templates meeting the Communication Arts Ad Specifications are available for download (250k). It is highly recommended that you use these files.
Below are the measurements for specific ad sizes. The final file should be no smaller than tabloid so that there is ample room for crop and bleed marks, a color bar and ad information.
Dimensions
| Ad Size | Bleed: Width & Depth | Bleed: Live Area | Non-Bleed | Trim Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spread | 17-1/2" x 11-1/8" | 7" x 9-7/8" | 7" x 9-7/8" | 17-1/4" x 10-7/8" |
| Single Page | 8-7/8" x 11-1/8" | 7" x 9-7/8" | 7" x 9-7/8" | 8-5/8" x 10-7/8" |
| Half Page Vert. | n/a | n/a | 3-3/8" x 9-7/8" | 3-3/8" x 9-7/8" |
| Half Page Horiz. | n/a | n/a | 7" x 4-3/4" | 7" x 4-3/4" |
| Quarter Page | n/a | n/a | 3-3/8" x 4-3/4" | 3-3/8" x 4-3/4" |
| Cover | n/a | n/a | 7" x 10" | 8-7/8" x 11-1/8" |
Single Page Layout
Double Page Layout
Double Page Layout with Bleed
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING SPREADS
Communication Arts is a "perfect-bound" magazine. Crossing over headlines, body copy and important images is not recommended. We will do our very best at creating a "visual crossover" by repeating 1/8 inch of your image on either page. There is NO guarantee that your crossover will be perfect.