The ArtBatch Blog

Production tips, workflow guides, and product updates for artworkers and studios.

Workflow

Stop setting up artwork files manually — here's a better way

If your team still creates artboards one by one from a spreadsheet, here's why that process costs more than you think — and how to automate it.

12 May 2026 · 5 min read Read →
Print production

The ultimate preflight checklist for print-ready PDFs

Bleed, trim, colour mode, fonts, resolution — everything you need to check before sending artwork to the printer.

10 May 2026 · 4 min read Read →
Colour

CMYK vs RGB — when to use which and why it matters for print

A clear guide to colour modes for artworkers. When to use CMYK, when RGB is fine, and what happens when you get it wrong.

8 May 2026 · 3 min read Read →
Tutorial

How to batch-generate 500 name badges from a CSV in under 5 minutes

Step-by-step guide to using ArtBatch Merge to create personalised badges for events, conferences, and corporate functions.

6 May 2026 · 4 min read Read →
Large format

Setting up large format artwork files — the complete guide for artworkers

Oversized artboards, 1:10 scale, bleed for hoardings, folder structures, and naming conventions. Everything you need to know.

4 May 2026 · 6 min read Read →
InDesign

IDML vs INDD — what's the difference and when to use each

Why ArtBatch generates IDML instead of INDD, what opens in which version, and how to work with both formats.

2 May 2026 · 3 min read Read →