Prepress

Bleed Explained

Bleed is the area of artwork that extends beyond the trim edge — typically 3 mm — so that the final cut piece has no white edges.

Why it matters

Bleed Explained is part of the prepress phase of a print job. Marketers who understand it can brief printers more clearly and avoid costly proofing rounds.

In your workflow

  • → Confirm specifications with your printer before file delivery.
  • → Document standards in your brand guidelines so every job is consistent.
  • → Always request a hard proof for large runs.
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