---
type: faq
title: "How do I set up bleeds on a postcard file?"
description: "Bleed is the extra image area that extends past the trim line so you never get a thin white edge after cutting. Setting it up correctly takes one step in y"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/how-do-i-set-up-bleeds-on-a-postcard-file
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How do I set up bleeds on a postcard file?

Bleed is the extra image area that extends past the trim line so you never get a thin white edge after cutting. Setting it up correctly takes one step in y

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- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/postcards/how-do-i-set-up-bleeds-on-a-postcard-file