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Connect Artwork Templates

Choose the right template for Square, A6 or A5 cards, then export your finished artwork using the recommended settings for Connect.

About 5 minutesCanva & IllustratorSquare, A6 & A5

Choose your artwork template

We've created templates for each Connect card size so you can start with the correct artwork proportions rather than building the document from scratch.

Square

306 × 156mm
flat artwork size

A6

216 × 154mm
flat artwork size

A5

303 × 216mm
flat artwork size

These are artwork sizes, not the folded front size

Each template contains the complete flat card spread, including the front, back and the required outer bleed.

Canva templates

If you design in Canva, use one of the template links below. Opening the template creates a version you can work from without altering our original template.

CANVA

Square

306 × 156mm artwork

CANVA

A6

216 × 154mm artwork

CANVA

A5

303 × 216mm artwork

Exporting your artwork from Canva

When your design is finished, choose Download and select JPG. The screenshot below shows the recommended setup: the size control is set to 2× and quality is set to High.

Canva download settings showing JPG, 2x size and High quality
Recommended Canva JPG download settings for Connect.
Check the exported file before uploading

Open the downloaded JPG and make sure the design looks as expected. If you're working from one of our templates, keep the artwork proportions unchanged.

Adobe Illustrator templates

If you work in Adobe Illustrator, download the editable AI template for your card size.

Exporting a JPG from Illustrator

When exporting your finished artwork as a JPG, use the settings shown below: RGB colour model, Maximum / 10 quality, Baseline (Standard) compression, High (300 ppi) resolution and Type Optimized (Hinted) anti-aliasing.

Adobe Illustrator JPEG Options showing RGB, Maximum quality, Baseline Standard and High 300 ppi
Recommended Illustrator JPEG Options for Connect.

These settings produce a high-quality RGB image ready for the Connect artwork workflow.

PDF templates

Prefer a PDF reference template? Download the correct size below.

PNG templates

We also provide PNG versions that can be used as a visual reference or imported into compatible design software.

Before you upload

Use the template for the correct Connect card sizeKeep the template's original artwork proportionsMake sure backgrounds and edge-to-edge artwork extend through the bleedKeep important text and details safely inside the trim edgeExport the finished artwork as a high-quality RGB/sRGB JPG or PNGPrepare the finished artwork at 300 DPIOpen and check the exported file before uploading it to Connect

Ready to upload?

Once your artwork is exported, use our upload guide for the next steps. If you want to understand the full print-preparation process first, our Print-Ready Artwork guide brings all of the checks together.

How to Upload Your Artwork

Read the Print-Ready Artwork guide →