---
type: faq
title: "What are bleed requirements and why are they important?"
description: "Bleed is the extra artwork you extend past the final trim line so color and images run right to the edge. Without it, a slight shift at the cutter can leav"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-are-bleed-requirements-and-why-are-they-important
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What are bleed requirements and why are they important?

Bleed is the extra artwork you extend past the final trim line so color and images run right to the edge. Without it, a slight shift at the cutter can leav

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- Page type: faq
- Hub: Finish
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-are-bleed-requirements-and-why-are-they-important