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# Presets

> Save and reuse export settings for faster workflows

## Presets Overview

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

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

## Why Use Presets?

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Save Time" icon="clock">
    **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%
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Ensure Consistency" icon="check">
    **Problem**: Different settings across projects

    **Solution**: Preset ensures identical configuration

    **Example**:

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

    **Result**: Consistent quality
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Client/Printer Standards" icon="building">
    **Scenario**: Printer provides specifications

    **Solution**: Create preset matching their requirements

    **Use case**:

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

    **Benefit**: Always print-ready for that printer
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Project Types" icon="folder">
    **Different projects need different settings**:

    **Solution**: Preset per project type

    **Examples**:

    * "Business Cards - Standard"
    * "Large Format Posters"
    * "Booklet - Saddle Stitch"
    * "Quick Proofs - Low Res"

    **Switch**: One click
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Built-In Presets (All Users)

### Standard Presets Included

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="CMYK Print - Standard">
    **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**
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="US Offset Printing">
    **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
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="High-Res Photography">
    **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
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Uncoated Paper">
    **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
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Quick Proof (Low-Res)">
    **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 checks

    **Not for**: Final printing
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Digital RGB">
    **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, presentations

    **Not for**: Print
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Creating Custom Presets (Pro)

### How to Create a Preset

<Steps>
  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save as Preset">
    Click **"Save as Preset"** button (bottom of plugin)

    Or: Advanced tab → Presets → "Create New"
  </Step>

  <Step title="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"
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set as Default (Optional)">
    ☐ "Make this my default preset"

    **If checked**: Auto-loads when opening plugin

    **Use for**: Your most common project type
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **"Save Preset"**

    **Result**: Appears in preset dropdown

    **Synced**: Across all your Figma files (cloud-saved)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Using Presets

### Loading a Preset

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Frame">
    Click the frame to export
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Plugin">
    Plugins → Printery
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Preset">
    **Dropdown**: Top of plugin interface

    **Options**:

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

    Click preset name
  </Step>

  <Step title="Settings Applied">
    **All tabs updated instantly**:

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

    **Verify**: Check settings match intent
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize if Needed">
    **Preset is a starting point**

    **Can 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
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Settings configured → Click "Export PDF"
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing Presets (Pro)

### Preset Management

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Edit Preset">
    **Process**:

    1. Load preset
    2. Modify settings as desired
    3. Click "Update Preset"
    4. Confirm update

    **Result**: Preset updated for all future uses

    **Use when**: Requirements change
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Duplicate Preset">
    **Process**:

    1. Load preset
    2. Click "Duplicate"
    3. Make modifications
    4. Save as new preset with new name

    **Result**: Two presets, original unchanged

    **Use when**: Similar but not identical needs

    **Example**:

    ```
    "Business Cards - Standard"
    → Duplicate →
    "Business Cards - Uncoated"
    (change ICC profile)
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Delete Preset">
    **Process**:

    1. Select preset
    2. Click "Delete"
    3. Confirm deletion

    **Result**: Removed from list

    **Cannot delete**: Built-in presets

    **Warning**: Permanent action!
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Organize Presets">
    **Pro feature**: Folders/categories

    **Structure**:

    ```
    📁 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
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Export/Import Presets">
    **Share presets with team**:

    **Export**:

    1. Select preset(s)
    2. Click "Export"
    3. Save .preset file

    **Import**:

    1. Click "Import Preset"
    2. Select .preset file
    3. Preset added to your list

    **Use for**: Team consistency, backup
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Preset Best Practices

### Naming Conventions

**Clear, descriptive names**:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="By Project Type">
    ```
    ✓ "Business Card - Standard"
    ✓ "Flyer - Letter Size"
    ✓ "Brochure - Tri-Fold"
    ✓ "Poster - 18×24"
    ✓ "Booklet - Saddle Stitch"
    ```

    **Format**: `[Type] - [Details]`
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Printer">
    ```
    ✓ "Acme Printing - Offset"
    ✓ "Local Shop - Digital"
    ✓ "Online Printer A"
    ✓ "In-House - Desktop"
    ```

    **Format**: `[Printer] - [Method]`
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Purpose">
    ```
    ✓ "Final Print - High Quality"
    ✓ "Client Proof - Medium"
    ✓ "Internal Review - Low"
    ✓ "Archive - Maximum Quality"
    ```

    **Format**: `[Purpose] - [Quality]`
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Specifications">
    ```
    ✓ "CMYK-300DPI-ISOCoated"
    ✓ "RGB-72DPI-Screen"
    ✓ "CMYK-600DPI-Photography"
    ```

    **Format**: `[Color]-[DPI]-[Profile]`

    **Best for**: Technical users
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### 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

```yaml theme={null}
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

```yaml theme={null}
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

```yaml theme={null}
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)

### Sharing with Team

**For agencies and teams**:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Team Library">
    **Pro feature**: Shared preset library

    **How it works**:

    1. Admin creates presets
    2. Synced to all team members
    3. Updates propagate automatically

    **Benefit**: Entire team uses same settings

    **Use case**: Agency with 10 designers
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Preset Permissions">
    **Control who can edit**:

    **Roles**:

    * Admin: Create, edit, delete all
    * Editor: Create own, edit own
    * Viewer: Use only, can't modify

    **Prevent**: Accidental changes to team standards
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Preset Templates">
    **Starter presets for new team members**:

    **Auto-load**:

    * New user joins
    * Standard presets added automatically
    * Ready to work

    **Onboarding**: Faster, consistent from day one
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Troubleshooting Presets

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Preset doesn't load" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    **Causes**:

    * Cloud sync issue
    * Corrupted preset
    * Plugin version mismatch

    **Solutions**:

    * Refresh Figma
    * Re-save preset
    * Update plugin
    * Re-import preset from backup
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Settings don't apply correctly" icon="gear">
    **Cause**: Preset from older plugin version

    **Solution**:

    * Load preset
    * Verify all settings
    * Re-save preset (updates to new format)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't save presets (Pro feature)" icon="lock">
    **Cause**: Free account

    **Solution**:

    * Upgrade to Pro subscription
    * Or use built-in presets only

    **Free users**: Can use, but can't create/edit
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Preset disappeared" icon="eye-slash">
    **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)
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## 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

## Learn More

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Document Setup" icon="file" href="/features/document-setup">
    Configure document settings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Color Conversion" icon="palette" href="/features/color-conversion">
    Set up color management
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Settings" icon="file-export" href="/features/export-settings">
    Configure export options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Options" icon="sliders" href="/features/advanced-options">
    Advanced configuration
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

<Info>
  **Pro Tip**: Create 3-5 presets for your most common projects. You'll save hours every week!
</Info>