This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to design stunning wall calendars using Gelato. Whether you prefer to utilize our user-friendly online design editor or create your print-ready files directly, we've got you covered. We'll walk you through the steps to ensure your calendars are picture-perfect and ready to impress.
Creating Your Wall Calendar Design
Gelato offers two convenient ways to design your wall calendars:
1. Online Design Editor
Our intuitive online design editor provides a seamless design experience. You can start with a blank template and customize it page by page or choose from a variety of pre-made layouts to jumpstart your creativity. Add your personal touch by incorporating images, text boxes, and other design elements.
Explore the available features to personalize your calendar:
Choose from a variety of grid types to suit your design preferences. Each grid type offers unique design elements, such as background colors, font styles, and layout adjustments, to match your preferences.
Select from pre-designed layouts to achieve a polished and cohesive look.
Set the starting month for your calendar to align with your customers' needs.
For those who want to offer personalized calendars, our editor allows your customers to upload their own images and add text directly to your store.
2. Print-Ready Files
If you prefer to have complete control over the design process, you can create your print-ready files using your preferred design software. Download our sample templates to ensure your files meet the required specifications.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Whether you use our dedicated Design Editor or prepare your design and Print-Ready files, for best print results, the design should be as close to 300 DPI image quality as possible.
Print-Ready File Specifications
To ensure your wall calendars are printed flawlessly, please adhere to the following file specifications:
File Format
Number of Pages
The number of pages in your PDF file depends on the calendar type:
Standard Wall Calendars:
1 cover page
12 inner pages (one for each month)
1 blank page
Horizontal Calendars with Wire'o Top Binding (21x21cm, A4, LT 8.5"x11"):
1 cover page
24 inner pages (double-sided printing)
1 blank page
Important Notes:
For horizontal calendars with wire'o top binding, page 2 (the back cover page) is intended for a photo that will appear above the first month's grid on page 3 when the calendar is open.
Page 4 in horizontal calendars will have the same name as page 3, as they are printed on the same sheet (double-sided).
These horizontal calendars have a punched hole for hanging in the middle of the horizontal axis. The center of the hole is approximately 14.5mm/0.57 inches from the edge of the calendar page. Please be aware that there may be a slight discrepancy in the hole positioning.
Wall Calendar Printing Specifications
Here are the printing specifications for Gelato's wall calendars:
Printing: Double-sided
Paper: 250 gsm / 100 lb semi-glossy silk paper
Available Formats
Gelato offers a wide range of formats to cater to different needs:
US and Canada:
11x8.5in (LT size)
5.5x16.5in
11x16.5in
8.5x8.5in (SQ size)
Rest of the World:
297x420mm (A3 size)
297x210mm (A4 size)
210x210mm
400x148mm
When placing an order, ensure you select the correct product based on the destination country. Choose "Wall calendars (US&CA)" for North America and "Wall calendars" for the rest of the world. Selecting the wrong geographical region will result in an order failure.
Designing Calendars with Our Online Editor
Our online design editor makes creating stunning wall calendars a breeze.
You can easily customize your calendar with various design options, including grid styles, week number display, and starting month. For a personal touch, allow your customers to upload their own photos and add text directly to the calendar.