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Install Cedar Graphics PDF Preset

Perfect PDF's everytime. Download our Adobe presets and watch this video tutorial Read More >>

Setting up designs for Spot UV or Varnish

Follow these design tips to get special printing effects that POP!Read More >>

When should you coat UV cured inks?

Do I really need to extra protection for UV inks? Probably not.Read More >>

Multiple page documents tips

Tips for preparing multiple page documents for perfect binding, wire-o, or saddle stitching. Read More >>

8.5 x 11 Double Gate Fold Brochure

This is a 4-panel brochure with the side panels folding in and the brochure folding in half. Read More >>

How to Prep Mail Data

Provinding your mail data to Cedar Graphics in the right format can save a lot of headaches. Read More >>

Rules for Self Mailers

Avoid costly mistakes by making sure you are following these new USPS rules.Read More >>

What is CASS and NCOA?

These two steps can increase mail delivery accuracy and save money on postage. Read More >>

Tabbing your direct mail pieces

Prevent your mail pieces from opening by following these USPS procedures and requirementsRead More >>

Tabbing your direct mail pieces

Prevent your mail pieces from opening by following these USPS procedures and requirementsRead More >>

USPS Mail Classes

Learn the differences between USPS rates based on size and thickness.Read More >>

Presorting, Machining, and other USPS Terminology

Learn how presort discounts and machinable options can save you additional money.Read More >>

What is Every Door Direct Mail?

Consider EDDM for your next mail campaign. No mailing data needed and discounted postage for this USPS campaign.Read More >>

Direct Mail Best Practices

eigth tips to get the most out of your next Direct Mail campaignRead More >>

Downloadable Illustrator and InDesign Templates

9.5" x 12" Two Pocket Folder: Pocket folder with two 9.5" pockets, left pocket has a business card holder.

Three-Panel One-Pocket Folder: Three panels but one only one bottom pocket on right panel with slits for holding a business card

9 x 12 Three-Panel, Side-Pocket Folder: This folder contains a side pocket on each of the outer two panels. Does not have business card slits.

9 x 12 Three-Panel, Two-Pocket Folder: Two regular bottom pockets with two business card holders on the right pocket.

9 x 12 Diagonal Pocket Folder: Diagonal pocket and business card slits on right side and a regular bottom pocket on the left side.

9 x 12 One-Pocket Folder: A standard, one-pocket folder with business card slits / holder

9 x 12 Pocket Folder: Standard two-pocket folder with business card holder on the right pocket.

9 x 12 Two-Rounded Pocket Folder: Rounded pockets give this folder a unique look. It also has business card slits on the left pocket.

9 x 4 Z-Fold Brochure: A 3-panel brochure with a Z-fold. Each of 3 panels measures 9" x 4".

8.5 x 11 Tri Fold 6 Page Brochure: Three panel /Trifold brochure. Folds to 8.5" x 11" final size

8.5 x 11 Letter Fold Brochure: Letter fold brochure has 3-panels and a final size measuring 3.6875" x 8.5"

8.5 x 11 Gate Fold Brochure: This is a 3-panel brochure with the side panels measuring 4.25 x 11 and a 8.5 x 11 finished size

8.5 x 11 Double Gate Fold Brochure: This is a 4-panel brochure with the side panels folding in and the brochure folding in half.

Extended Double Gate Fold Brochure: Same as Double Gate Fold except with an extra 4 inch panel on the right side.

Barrel Fold Brochure: A 5-panel brochure measuring at 6" x 9" folded

8.5 x 5.5 Accordion Fold Brochure: This is a 5-panel brochure with each panel measuring at 5.5" x 8.5"

9 x 4 Right Angle Gate Fold Brochure: An 8-panel brochure, folded in half to appear like a 4-panel brochure.

Small Gift Box Template: This box measures 7.34" x 5.15" x 7.45"

Custom Golf Ball Sleeve / Box: This package is designed to hold three golf balls.

Small Carton: This box measures 2.875" x 0.88" x 4.3125"

Small Cereal Box Template: This box measures 5.68" x 1.5" x 8.7"

Small Packaging Box: This box measures 3" x 1.625" x 5.5625"

#6.25 Envelope: 3.5" x 6" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#6.75 Envelope: 3" x 6.5" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#7 Envelope: 3.75" x 6.75" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#7.75 Envelope: 3.875" x 7.5" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#8.625 Envelope: 3.625" x 8.625" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#9 Envelope: 3.875" x 8.875" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#10 Envelope: 4.125" x 9.5" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#11 Envelope: 4.5" x 10.375" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#12 Envelope: 4.75" x 11" Envelope with Mail Panel.

#14 Envelope: 5" x 12" Envelope with Mail Panel.