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type: faq
title: "How should I prepare my file for business cards with bleeds?"
description: "When your design runs color all the way to the edge, you need bleed: extra artwork past the trim line that gets cut off. Building the file larger than the"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/business-stationery/how-should-i-prepare-my-file-for-business-cards-with-bleeds
tags: ["Business Stationery", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How should I prepare my file for business cards with bleeds?

When your design runs color all the way to the edge, you need bleed: extra artwork past the trim line that gets cut off. Building the file larger than the

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