Bleed
Extend background color or imagery beyond the trim line so small cutting variations do not leave a white edge.
Free artwork tool
Bleed & Margin Visualizer
Understand trim lines, bleed and safe areas before you prepare a file for print.
Artwork setup tool
See bleed, trim and safe zones.
Set your finished size, bleed and safe margin. The diagram shows where backgrounds can extend and where important text should stay.
SAFE AREA
Keep text, logos and important details inside
Keep text, logos and important details inside
BleedDocument: 3.750 × 2.250 in
Trim lineFinished: 3.5 × 2 in
Safe areaKeep key content 0.125 in inside
A common setup is 0.125 in (3 mm) bleed and a 0.125 in safe margin. Confirm the exact template for your chosen product before submitting artwork.
Trim line
The finished edge of the printed piece after cutting. Design dimensions are usually supplied as trim size plus bleed.
Safe margin
Keep text, logos, QR codes and other important elements comfortably inside the finished edge.