Ad Specifications
Everything you need to prepare print-ready artwork for the community mailer.
Mailer Specifications
Finished Size8" × 11" (double-sided)
Paper Stock80lb gloss text, high-gloss finish
CoatingUV high-gloss coating on both sides
Print MethodFull-color digital offset, CMYK
Mail MethodUSPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)
Ad Slot Dimensions
Full SlotApprox. 2.67" × 3.67" (varies by layout)
Bleed AreaAdd 0.125" to each dimension
Safe ZoneKeep text 0.25" from all edges
Resolution300 DPI minimum (vector preferred)
Accepted File Formats
PreferredPDF (press-ready, with bleeds)
Also AcceptedPNG, JPG (300 DPI, flattened)
Color ModeCMYK (convert from RGB before export)
Max File Size10 MB per file
FontsOutlined or embedded in PDF
Design Guidelines
Minimum Text Size7pt for body, 10pt for headlines
Image Quality300 DPI — no web screenshots or low-res images
LogosVector format preferred (SVG, EPS, AI)
BleedExtend background 0.125" beyond trim on all sides
BordersAvoid thin borders — they may shift during trimming
Need Help Designing?
Don't have a design? No problem. After you reserve your slot, head to the Advertiser Portal and click "Open Canva Template" to design your ad using our pre-sized template. Use the Share button in the top right corner of Canva to send us your design link. You can also submit your own artwork using the specifications above.