Bleed & Margin Calculator for print
Check print dimensions with bleeds, margins and safe zone.
Dimensions
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Bleed and safe-zone sizes are typical values for the listed formats, not the specification of a particular print shop; confirm them with your printer before preparing the file. The rules for using the Tools are set out in the Terms of Service.
What is bleed in printing?
Bleed is an extra margin extending beyond the trim line that prevents white edges after cutting. Standard bleed in offset printing is 3 mm on each side, and 5 mm for large format prints.
Why is bleed important?
Printing machines cannot cut with absolute precision. Thanks to bleed, even if the cut shifts by a fraction of a millimeter, the entire print surface remains covered — without unsightly white strips at the edges. Bleed is mandatory in professional printing of flyers, business cards, posters, and covers.
Safe zone — what is it?
The safe zone is an area 5 mm inward from the trim line. Important design elements — text, logos, QR codes — should be placed within this zone to avoid being cut off or appearing too close to the edge.
