Presets

Presets Overview

Presets save your complete configuration (document, color, and export settings) for instant reuse on future projects.

Pro Feature: Presets require a Pro subscription to create and save. Free users can use built-in presets only.

Why Use Presets?

Save Time

Without presets:

Configure 15+ settings every time
5-10 minutes per export
Risk of forgetting a setting

With presets:

Select preset from dropdown
5 seconds
Consistent every time

Time saved: 95%

Ensure Consistency

Problem: Different settings across projectsSolution: Preset ensures identical configurationExample:

All business cards:
- Same bleed (0.125")
- Same ICC profile (ISO Coated v2)
- Same DPI (300)
- Same compression (85%)

Result: Consistent quality

Client/Printer Standards

Scenario: Printer provides specificationsSolution: Create preset matching their requirementsUse case:

"Acme Printing - Offset"
- ICC: Custom Acme ICC
- TAC: 280%
- PDF/X-1a
- Specific crop mark style

Benefit: Always print-ready for that printer

Project Types

Different projects need different settings:Solution: Preset per project typeExamples:

“Business Cards - Standard”
“Large Format Posters”
“Booklet - Saddle Stitch”
“Quick Proofs - Low Res”

Switch: One click

Built-In Presets (All Users)

Standard Presets Included

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0.125" (3mm)
- Crop marks: Yes
- Safety zone: 0.25"

Color:
- CMYK: Yes
- Profile: ISO Coated v2 300%
- Rendering: Relative Colorimetric
- Black: Automatic

Export:
- DPI: 300
- Compression: 85%
- Format: PDF/X-1a
- Fonts: Embedded (subset)

Use for: 90% of professional printing✅ Most recommended

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0.125"
- Crop marks: Yes
- Registration marks: Yes

Color:
- CMYK: Yes
- Profile: US Web Coated (SWOP) v2
- Rendering: Relative Colorimetric
- Black: Automatic

Export:
- DPI: 300
- Compression: 85%
- Format: PDF/X-1a

Use for: US-based commercial printing

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0.25" (6mm)
- Crop marks: Yes

Color:
- CMYK: Yes
- Profile: GRACoL 2006
- Rendering: Perceptual
- GCR: Low (rich colors)

Export:
- DPI: 600
- Compression: 95% (minimal)
- Format: PDF/X-3

Use for: Photo books, art prints, portfolios

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0.125"
- Crop marks: Yes

Color:
- CMYK: Yes
- Profile: PSO Uncoated ISO 12647
- Rendering: Relative Colorimetric
- Black: Automatic
- TAC: 260%

Export:
- DPI: 300
- Compression: 85%
- Format: PDF/X-1a

Use for: Letterhead, books, natural stock

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0" (no bleed)
- Crop marks: No

Color:
- CMYK: Yes
- Profile: ISO Coated v2

Export:
- DPI: 150
- Compression: 75%
- Format: PDF (standard)

Use for: Client review, email proofs, internal checksNot for: Final printing

Configuration:

Document:
- Bleed: 0"
- Crop marks: No

Color:
- CMYK: No (stay RGB)
- sRGB color space

Export:
- DPI: 72-150
- Compression: 85%
- Format: PDF (standard)

Use for: Screen-only, web, presentationsNot for: Print

Creating Custom Presets (Pro)

How to Create a Preset

Configure All Settings

Document Tab:

Set bleed amount
Configure crop marks
Set safety zone
Enable registration marks (if needed)

Color Tab:

Enable CMYK conversion
Select ICC profile
Set rendering intent
Configure black handling
Add spot colors (if needed)

Export Tab:

Set DPI (300)
Set compression (85%)
Choose PDF format
Configure fonts
Set image handling

Save as Preset

Click “Save as Preset” button (bottom of plugin)Or: Advanced tab → Presets → “Create New”

Name Your Preset

Good naming conventions:

✓ "Business Cards - Standard CMYK"
✓ "Acme Printing - Brochures"
✓ "High-Res Photography - Coated"
✓ "Quick Proofs - Client Review"

Include:

Project type
Key specifications
Purpose/printer

Avoid:

✗ "Preset 1"
✗ "Test"
✗ "asdfgh"

Add Description (Optional)

Describe when to use:

"For all business card projects.
Uses ISO Coated v2, 300 DPI,
0.125" bleed. Ready for commercial
offset printing."

Helpful for: Teams, future reference

Set as Default (Optional)

☐ “Make this my default preset”If checked: Auto-loads when opening pluginUse for: Your most common project type

Save

Click “Save Preset”Result: Appears in preset dropdownSynced: Across all your Figma files (cloud-saved)

Using Presets

Loading a Preset

Select Frame

Click the frame to export

Launch Plugin

Plugins → Printery

Choose Preset

Dropdown: Top of plugin interfaceOptions:

Built-in presets
Your custom presets (Pro)
Team presets (if applicable)

Click preset name

Settings Applied

All tabs updated instantly:

Document settings ✓
Color settings ✓
Export settings ✓
Advanced options ✓

Verify: Check settings match intent

Customize if Needed

Preset is a starting pointCan adjust:

Any individual setting
One-time changes won’t affect saved preset

Example:

Load "Standard CMYK Print"
Adjust: DPI 300 → 600 (for this project only)
Export
Next time: Loads with 300 DPI again

Export

Settings configured → Click “Export PDF”

Managing Presets (Pro)

Preset Management

Edit Preset
Duplicate Preset
Delete Preset
Organize Presets
Export/Import Presets

Process:

Load preset
Modify settings as desired
Click “Update Preset”
Confirm update

Result: Preset updated for all future usesUse when: Requirements change

Process:

Load preset
Click “Duplicate”
Make modifications
Save as new preset with new name

Result: Two presets, original unchangedUse when: Similar but not identical needsExample:

"Business Cards - Standard"
→ Duplicate →
"Business Cards - Uncoated"
(change ICC profile)

Pro feature: Folders/categoriesStructure:

📁 Business Cards
  - Standard CMYK
  - Uncoated Stock
  - Premium Coated

📁 Brochures
  - 8-Page Saddle Stitch
  - 16-Page Perfect Bound

📁 Printers
  - Acme Printing
  - Local Print Shop

Benefit: Easy to find

Preset Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Clear, descriptive names:

By Project Type
By Printer
By Purpose
By Specifications

✓ "Business Card - Standard"
✓ "Flyer - Letter Size"
✓ "Brochure - Tri-Fold"
✓ "Poster - 18×24"
✓ "Booklet - Saddle Stitch"

Format: [Type] - [Details]

✓ "Acme Printing - Offset"
✓ "Local Shop - Digital"
✓ "Online Printer A"
✓ "In-House - Desktop"

Format: [Printer] - [Method]

✓ "Final Print - High Quality"
✓ "Client Proof - Medium"
✓ "Internal Review - Low"
✓ "Archive - Maximum Quality"

Format: [Purpose] - [Quality]

✓ "CMYK-300DPI-ISOCoated"
✓ "RGB-72DPI-Screen"
✓ "CMYK-600DPI-Photography"

Format: [Color]-[DPI]-[Profile]Best for: Technical users

Preset Organization

Recommended structure:

📦 Your Presets
├─ 📁 Everyday Use
│   ├─ ⭐ Standard CMYK Print (default)
│   ├─ Business Cards
│   ├─ Flyers - Letter
│   └─ Quick Proof
│
├─ 📁 By Printer
│   ├─ Acme Printing - Offset
│   ├─ Acme Printing - Digital
│   └─ Local Print Shop
│
├─ 📁 Special Projects
│   ├─ Photography Portfolio
│   ├─ Large Format
│   └─ Packaging
│
└─ 📁 Archive/Backup
    ├─ Old Client X
    └─ Legacy Settings

Common Preset Examples

Business Card Preset

Name: "Business Card - Professional"

Document:
  Size: 3.5" × 2" (US Standard)
  Bleed: 0.125"
  Crop Marks: Yes
  Safety Zone: 0.25"
  Registration Marks: No

Color:
  Convert to CMYK: Yes
  ICC Profile: ISO Coated v2 300%
  Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric
  GCR: Medium
  Black Handling: Automatic
    Text: K100
    Shapes: C60 M40 Y40 K100

Export:
  DPI: 300
  Compression: 85%
  Format: PDF/X-1a
  Embed Fonts: Yes (subset)
  Flatten Transparency: Yes
  Overprint Black: Yes

Brochure Preset

Name: "Brochure - 8 Page Saddle Stitch"

Document:
  Multi-Page: Yes
  Pages: 8
  Binding: Saddle Stitch
  Bleed: 0.125"
  Inside Margin: 0.75" (for gutter)
  Crop Marks: Yes
  Page Numbers: Auto

Color:
  Convert to CMYK: Yes
  ICC Profile: ISO Coated v2 300%
  Rendering Intent: Perceptual (for photos)
  Black Handling: Automatic

Export:
  DPI: 300
  Compression: 85%
  Format: PDF/X-1a
  Multi-Page: Single PDF
  Page Order: Sequential

Quick Proof Preset

Name: "Quick Proof - Client Review"

Document:
  Bleed: 0" (no bleed for proof)
  Crop Marks: No
  Watermark: "PROOF - NOT FOR PRINT"

Color:
  Convert to CMYK: Yes
  ICC Profile: ISO Coated v2 300%
  Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric

Export:
  DPI: 150
  Compression: 75%
  Format: PDF (standard, not PDF/X)
  Optimize for Web: Yes
  Small File Size Priority: Yes

Team Presets (Pro)

For agencies and teams:

Team Library
Preset Permissions
Preset Templates

Pro feature: Shared preset libraryHow it works:

Admin creates presets
Synced to all team members
Updates propagate automatically

Benefit: Entire team uses same settingsUse case: Agency with 10 designers

Troubleshooting Presets

Preset doesn't load

Causes:

Cloud sync issue
Corrupted preset
Plugin version mismatch

Solutions:

Refresh Figma
Re-save preset
Update plugin
Re-import preset from backup

Settings don't apply correctly

Cause: Preset from older plugin versionSolution:

Load preset
Verify all settings
Re-save preset (updates to new format)

Can't save presets (Pro feature)

Cause: Free accountSolution:

Upgrade to Pro subscription
Or use built-in presets only

Free users: Can use, but can’t create/edit

Preset disappeared

Causes:

Accidentally deleted
Cloud sync issue
Account change

Solutions:

Check if logged into correct account
Import from backup (.preset file)
Recreate preset (if no backup)

Preset Checklist

When creating a new preset:

All settings configured: Document, Color, Export tabs
Descriptive name: Clear what preset is for
Description added: When/why to use it
Tested once: Export a test PDF to verify
Backed up: Exported .preset file saved
Documented: Notes on specific requirements
Shared with team: If applicable

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Document Setup

Configure document settings

Color Conversion

Set up color management

Export Settings

Configure export options

Advanced Options

Advanced configuration

Pro Tip: Create 3-5 presets for your most common projects. You’ll save hours every week!

Getting Started

Print Basics

Color Management

Features

Use Cases

In-Depth Tutorials

Troubleshooting

Reference

Licensing

Security & Support

Presets Overview

Why Use Presets?

Built-In Presets (All Users)

Standard Presets Included

Creating Custom Presets (Pro)

How to Create a Preset

Using Presets

Loading a Preset

Managing Presets (Pro)

Preset Management

Preset Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Preset Organization

Common Preset Examples

Business Card Preset

Brochure Preset

Quick Proof Preset

Team Presets (Pro)

Troubleshooting Presets

Preset Checklist

Learn More

Document Setup

Color Conversion

Export Settings

Advanced Options

Getting Started

Print Basics

Color Management

Features

Use Cases

In-Depth Tutorials

Troubleshooting

Reference

Licensing

Security & Support

​Presets Overview

​Why Use Presets?

​Built-In Presets (All Users)

​Standard Presets Included

​Creating Custom Presets (Pro)

​How to Create a Preset

​Using Presets

​Loading a Preset

​Managing Presets (Pro)

​Preset Management

​Preset Best Practices

​Naming Conventions

​Preset Organization

​Common Preset Examples

​Business Card Preset

​Brochure Preset

​Quick Proof Preset

​Team Presets (Pro)

​Sharing with Team

​Troubleshooting Presets

​Preset Checklist

​Learn More

Document Setup

Color Conversion

Export Settings

Advanced Options

Presets Overview

Why Use Presets?

Built-In Presets (All Users)

Standard Presets Included

Creating Custom Presets (Pro)

How to Create a Preset

Using Presets

Loading a Preset

Managing Presets (Pro)

Preset Management

Preset Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Preset Organization

Common Preset Examples

Business Card Preset

Brochure Preset

Quick Proof Preset

Team Presets (Pro)

Sharing with Team

Troubleshooting Presets

Preset Checklist

Learn More