---
type: faq
title: "How much bleed should I add to my business card dimensions?"
description: "Bleed is extra artwork that extends past the final cut line so background colors and images reach the very edge of the trimmed card. For metric files, add"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/how-much-bleed-should-i-add-to-my-business-card-dimensions
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How much bleed should I add to my business card dimensions?

Bleed is extra artwork that extends past the final cut line so background colors and images reach the very edge of the trimmed card. For metric files, add

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

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Business Stationery
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-cards/how-much-bleed-should-i-add-to-my-business-card-dimensions