---
type: faq
title: "What does 'bleed' mean in printing?"
description: "Bleed is the extra strip of artwork that extends past the final trim line so no white edges appear if the cut shifts slightly. Standard bleed is 0.125 inch"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-does-bleed-mean-in-printing
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What does 'bleed' mean in printing?

Bleed is the extra strip of artwork that extends past the final trim line so no white edges appear if the cut shifts slightly. Standard bleed is 0.125 inch

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

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Marketing Materials
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/general/what-does-bleed-mean-in-printing