Files

• What is a virtual proof?
• Does Bookvault add a barcode to my cover?
• Will my first page of my text file be printed on the right or the left?
• What makes it a colour page?
• What does the Bookvault file validation check for?
• Is there a charge to replace the files on my title?
• What happens if I do not embed my fonts?
• I don't understand font embedding, what does it mean and why is it so important?
• Does it cost extra for graphics / illustrations?
• Can graphics be included in my book?
• Should I supply crop marks, bleed marks and colour bars on my file?
• I am having trouble creating my cover, can you help?
• Do you offer design services?
• Should I upload single pages or spreads?
• What is bleed and why do I need it?
• What is PDF/X-1a:2001 and PDF/X-3:2002?
• Can I put my colour pages wherever I like?
• Can you please explain the cover template?
• Does Bookvault provide an example of an Interior Template?
• Is our file secure with Bookvault?
• Must my title be in digital format when I submit it?
• Can you upload my files for me?
• What format do my files need to be in?
• How should I size my PDF?
• Do you accept files in Microsoft Word?
• I have updated my cover, why is my thumbnail image not updating?
• Can your system accept Ingram Spark or KDP files
• How do I indicate there is a full bleed on my artwork?
• What DPI should I set for my images