Jordan Kim Labels, Packaging & Sustainability Editor at 4OVER4.COM
Jordan is our labels, packaging and sustainability voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
How much bleed should I add to my wine label design file?
Answer
Add 0.125 inch (one-eighth inch) of bleed on every side of your wine label design. Bleed is extra background that runs past the trim line so no thin white slivers appear if the cut shifts slightly during production. In practice, your document should be 0.25 inch larger than the finished trim size in both width and height.
| Finished trim size | File size with bleed |
|---|---|
| 2 x 3.5 in | 2.25 x 3.75 in |
| 3 x 4 in | 3.25 x 4.25 in |
| 4 x 6 in | 4.25 x 6.25 in |
- Extend background colors and images fully into the bleed area
- Keep text and logos at least 0.125 inch inside the trim (the safe zone)
- Pre-built blank templates already include these guides
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