---
type: faq
title: "Do I need bleed if my design has a white background?"
description: "Yes, bleed is still good practice even when the background is white. Bleed is about correct document dimensions and reliable alignment, not just color, so"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/do-i-need-bleed-if-my-design-has-a-white-background
tags: ["Site-Wide", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need bleed if my design has a white background?

Yes, bleed is still good practice even when the background is white. Bleed is about correct document dimensions and reliable alignment, not just color, so

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