FILE PREPARATION GUIDE

How to Save Your File as a PDF

PDF keeps your page layout, fonts, and images in place—making it the best way to prepare a document, presentation, or design for printing with Bookemon.

Save a Microsoft Word Document as PDF

Use Word’s built-in export option to preserve the layout of your document.

1

Open your document

Review your Word document and make any final edits before exporting.

2

Choose Save As

Select File then Save As, and choose where you want to save the PDF.

3

Select PDF

Choose PDF from the file format menu, then select Save.

For best print results, use the same page size in Word that you want for your finished book.

Save a PowerPoint Presentation as PDF

Export slides to PDF when you want the presentation layout to remain fixed.

1

Open your presentation

Check every slide for final text, images, and slide order.

2

Export the file

Select File, then Export or Save As.

3

Create the PDF

Select Create PDF/XPS or choose PDF as the file type, then publish or save.

Save Google Docs as PDF

Download a PDF copy directly from Google Docs.

1

Open the document

Make sure the document is fully loaded and your final changes are saved.

2

Open Download

Select File, then move to Download.

3

Choose PDF Document

Select PDF Document (.pdf). The PDF will download to your computer.

Save a Canva Design as PDF

Use Canva’s PDF Print download option for the highest quality printable file.

1

Open your design

Confirm the page order, margins, and all final design details.

2

Select Share

Choose Share, then select Download.

3

Choose PDF Print

Set the file type to PDF Print, choose the pages you need, and download.

Export Adobe InDesign as PDF

Export a high-quality PDF from InDesign after checking bleed and page setup.

1

Review the document

Check page size, page order, linked images, and any required bleed.

2

Choose Adobe PDF

Select File, Export, then choose Adobe PDF (Print).

3

Export your PDF

Choose an appropriate print-quality preset, then select Export.

Save Apple Pages as PDF

Export a PDF from Pages before uploading it to Bookemon.

1

Open your document

Review your Pages document and make all final edits.

2

Choose Export To

Select File, then Export To, and choose PDF.

3

Save the PDF

Choose the image quality you prefer, select Next, then save the file.

Before You Upload

A quick final check helps ensure your printed book looks exactly the way you expect.

Check Page Size

Make sure the PDF page size matches the book size you want to print.

Review Every Page

Open the PDF and check page order, margins, and that no content is cut off.

Upload Your PDF

Once everything looks right, upload the PDF to start your Bookemon project.

Ready to Print Your Book?

Upload your finished PDF and preview your book before ordering.

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