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
How should I prepare my file for business cards with bleeds?
Answer
When your design runs color all the way to the edge, you need bleed: extra artwork past the trim line that gets cut off. Building the file larger than the final card guarantees full coverage with no white slivers after trimming.
| Final trim size | File size with bleed |
|---|---|
| 3" x 5" | 3.58" x 5.58" |
- Extend background colors and images into the bleed area so nothing stops short of the cut.
- Keep text and logos inside the safe zone, away from the trim edge.
- Confirm the exact bleed for your specific card before submitting.
Cutting has a small tolerance, so the safe margin protects your important content from being trimmed too close.
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