How Variable Data Prints work

You send a template — we do the merge.
Upload one set with placeholders such as <Name> where the personalized text goes, plus your CSV list. Please don’t merge the file yourself. New to this? Switch on Show above for examples.

  • Pages How many pages are in the file you upload — not the number of finished pieces, and not sheets of paper. This should be your “template”.
  • Quantity How many rows are in your CSV — one row per finished set you need (for example a nametag, a number, or an address).

Example: a 5-page letter for 100 people

12 34 5 × 100 sets

Your file has 5 pages. Printed double-sided that’s 3 sheets of paper each — we work that out for you.

Pages 5  ·  Both Sides  ·  3 Sheets of Paper  ·  Quantity 100

Example: 50 double-sided nametags

frontback × 50 sets

Upload one page for the front and one for the back — that’s a 2-page file, printed on 1 sheet each.

Pages 2  ·  Both Sides  ·  1 Sheet of Paper  ·  Quantity 50

Your placeholders must match your CSV headers

In your template
Hello <Name>,
In your CSV
Name Maria Chen David Okafor

What you call each placeholder is up to you — what matters is that the two match exactly. Above, <Name> in the template pairs with a column headed Name in the CSV. Add one placeholder and one matching column for every piece of information that changes.

Our layout team may ask for a blank copy of your template as well. You don’t need to send one upfront — we’ll only ask if we need it.

Already merged the file yourself? Use the Multi-Page Documents form instead, with fronts and backs alternating.

This form handles up to 30 pages and 5,000 records. For a longer document just ask us for a quote — for a larger list, split your CSV and place separate orders.

Variable Data Prints


1. Product Specifications
Step 1: Pick a Size
Step 2: Pages
Printed on
(A sheet has two printable sides.)
Printed On
2. Paper Weight, Style and Color
Printed in:
Paper Weight
Print Edge Style
Color
Bleed
USPS Non-Profit Authorization ID Number
USPS CRID Number
Available Finishing Options
HideShow
Hole Punching
Folding
Your data list can only be submitted as a spreadsheet CSV File. Most spreadsheet programs allow for CSV as a saved format.
Stapling
Folding Waiver
Mail Merge
File Submission
Use File from Order Number
Please include the file name if that order had more than one item.
3. Artwork Upload
Bleed Layout
Fix it for me: If your bleed edge is missing or incomplete our layout team will try to add a bleed to your file. If they are unable to do this they will reach out to you.
Notes:
  1. All text must still be at least .20in away from the edges of your file.
  2. If your file is designed with a white border we can’t bleed it.
Upload Your Artwork
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 1.
    Back Side Artwork
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    Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 1.
      CSV File
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      Accepted file types: csv, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 1.
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