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 bleed do I need for a 2" x 3.5" business card?
Answer
A standard 2" x 3.5" business card needs 0.125" (1/8 inch) of bleed on every side. That extra margin of artwork is trimmed off, guaranteeing color reaches the edge with no white borders.
| Zone | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Trim (finished) size | 2" x 3.5" |
| With bleed (full file size) | 2.25" x 3.75" |
| Safe area | 1.75" x 3.25" |
- Extend backgrounds and images fully into the bleed area.
- Keep text and logos at least 1/8" inside the trim line, within the safe area, so nothing is cut too close.
- Submit the full file dimensions including bleed, saved as a print-ready PDF, and do not manually delete the bleed area before uploading.
Building to the full bleed size from the start prevents the thin white edges that come from designing exactly at trim.
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