Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What's the safe zone for text on a business card in Photoshop?

Answer

Keep text and important logos at least 0.125 inches inside the trim line so nothing critical gets clipped during cutting. On a standard 3.5 x 2 inch card that leaves a safe design area of about 3.25 x 1.75 inches.

  • Trim size: 3.5 x 2 inches.
  • Safe zone: about 3.25 x 1.75 inches.
  • Content between the safe zone and the trim can be partially cut.
  • Combine the safe zone with 0.125 inch bleed on the outside edge.

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