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type: help
title: "What does 'bleed' mean in the business card design tool tutorial?"
description: "Bleed is the extra 0.0625 inches of design that extends past the trim line on each side. It exists because cutting machines shift slightly, and the bleed g"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What does 'bleed' mean in the business card design tool tutorial?

Bleed is the extra 0.0625 inches of design that extends past the trim line on each side. It exists because cutting machines shift slightly, and the bleed g

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