---
type: faq
title: "Do I need to add bleed to my postcard file?"
description: "Yes. Add 0.125 inches of bleed on all four sides so no white edges appear after trimming. For a 4 by 6 inch card, that means building the file at 4.25 by 6"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/do-i-need-to-add-bleed-to-my-postcard-file
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Do I need to add bleed to my postcard file?

Yes. Add 0.125 inches of bleed on all four sides so no white edges appear after trimming. For a 4 by 6 inch card, that means building the file at 4.25 by 6

Part of the **Marketing Materials** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/do-i-need-to-add-bleed-to-my-postcard-file