FAQ: Converting Envelopes

 

The term for turning a flat sheet of paper into an envelope is called "Converting".

 

• Envelopes can be printed before or after conversion.
• 1 and 2 color printing is almost always done after conversion.
• Envelopes printed after conversion will require a 5/16" margin around the envelope edges with no printing.
• Full Color envelopes require printing before conversion.
• Full color envelopes can be digitally printed after conversion.
• Some embossing and foil envelope designs also require printing before conversion.
• Edge to edge printing (bleeds) require printing before conversion.
• Printing on the inside of the envelope, for example custom security tints, require printing before conversion.
• Artwork with solid ink areas may need to converted after printing to avoid seam lines.
• If printed before conversion, a two sided envelope only prints on one side of the flat sheet.
• While many envelope converters require a minimum run of 5,000 envelopes, our minimum run is only 250.