Download the official elasticStage artwork templates for both Quick & Easy Upload and Designer Upload below.
If you need full instructions on export settings, colour profiles, resolution, or common upload errors, see our Complete Guide to Preparing Artwork for Vinyl & CD On-Demand.
Quick & Easy Upload Templates (JPEG / PNG)
Quick & Easy Upload automatically crops images to fit the product format. If you want more control over proportions, safe areas, and bleed before uploading, use the templates below.
Current version: 1.1
When should I use these?
If you’re preparing images in Photoshop, Canva, or similar software
If you want to avoid unexpected cropping
If you want to check proportions before uploading
These templates show:
Correct image ratios
Safe margins
3 mm bleed areas (where applicable)
If you need support with our Quick & Easy upload, you can watch our tutorial here:
Designer Upload Templates (PDF/X-4)
Designer Upload is for experienced designers who want full control over every element of the product, including spine layout.
These templates are designed for use in Adobe Illustrator or other professional software capable of generating PDF/X files.
Current version: 1.6
What’s included in the download?
For Illustrator → .ai files (recommended)
Reference files → PDFs and JPGs showing correct dimensions
If you choose to build your own template in other software, your final PDF must match the exact dimensions shown in the reference files or the upload will be rejected.
If you need support with our Designer upload, you can watch our tutorial here:
Understanding Bleed (Usually 3 mm)
Many templates include a 3 mm bleed area, typically marked in red.
If your artwork goes to the edge of the design, extend it 3 mm beyond the cut line.
This prevents white lines appearing at the edges of your finished product.
The bleed area is trimmed off and not visible in the final product.
Where to Find Templates Inside Your Release
You can also download the correct templates directly from the Artwork tab when building your release.
We always recommend using the latest template version listed above.
Need Full Artwork Instructions?
Templates show dimensions and layout guides only. For complete instructions on:
PDF/X-4 export settings
Colour mode (CMYK vs RGB)
Resolution requirements (300 ppi)
Common upload errors