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"Bleed" is a printing term used to indicate the portion of the card that will be Trimmed Off when
cut to the final size. The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.

We require all files to be built to the full bleed dimension specified for each trim size.

Guidelines

Full Bleed (Artwork size)

The margins between the trim line (red line) and the dimensions of your artwork is call "Full Bleed"
images and text outside the Trim line (red line) will be CUT-OFF!

Any photos, colored background or images that you want to continue to the edge of the products must be continued past the trim line (red line) to at least 1/8 inch of each side.

If the artwork did not provide the full bleed your product willprobably end up with a with strips
along the edge.

Trim Size ( Product size)

This is the finished size of the products after cutting off the "Bleed".

Text or images that next to the trim line (red line) MAY BE CUT-OFF!

We also recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting process, borders may appear uneven.

Safe Zone

All critical elements ( text, images, logos, etc.) MUST be kept inside this area.

Anything left outside this box may be CUT-OFF during trimming.

Reference Table

There is no extra charge for full bleed.

Below is the guideline which helping you to set your file size.

Please kindly follow the instruction when creating your artwork.

Products Trim szie
(cut size/ product size) Artwork size
(Full bleed size)

Business card 2" x 3" 2.125" x 3.625"

Postcard 4" x 6" 4.25" x 6.25"

Letterhead 8.5" x 11" 8.75" x 11.25"

**Finished artwork should use the full bleed dimensions for best results.**