---
type: faq
title: "What is bleed in printing?"
description: "Bleed is the part of your artwork that extends past the trim line, usually 1/8 inch (0.125'), so that after the piece is cut there are no unprinted white e"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/prepress-files/what-is-bleed-in-printing
tags: ["Printing Terms Glossary", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What is bleed in printing?

Bleed is the part of your artwork that extends past the trim line, usually 1/8 inch (0.125'), so that after the piece is cut there are no unprinted white e

Part of the **Printing Terms Glossary** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Printing Terms Glossary
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/prepress-files/what-is-bleed-in-printing