Understanding Bleed in Printing
When you're getting your design ready for print—whether it’s a business card, a poster, or a brochure—you’ll come across the term "bleed." It’s a simple but essential concept that makes sure your final product comes out looking just the way you imagined, with no unwanted white edges. Let’s break it down.
What Is Bleed?
Bleed is a small extension of your design that goes beyond the final trim size of your printed product. At Jukebox, we recommend adding a 0.125" (1/8 inch) bleed on all sides of your design. This extra space acts as a buffer, ensuring that your design reaches all the way to the edge after trimming, avoiding any unintentional white borders.
Why Is Bleed Important?
Even with precise cutting, there can be slight variations from sheet to sheet. The 0.125" bleed provides a safeguard against these minor shifts. It ensures that your design covers the entire area, giving you that clean, professional finish with no unexpected white slivers along the edges.
Business Card with Bleed
This card demonstrates a .125" bleed, where the design extends beyond the cut line, providing a buffer to ensure a perfect edge-to-edge design.
Business Card without Bleed
Here, the design stops at the edge, showing no bleed. Without that extra .125" margin, any slight shift in cutting could lead to white edges.
Perfecting Your Print with Bleed
At Jukebox, we’re all about making sure your prints look amazing. Adding that 0.125" bleed is a small step that makes a big difference, ensuring your design comes out exactly how you pictured it—edge-to-edge perfection. With just a little extra space, you can avoid any unwanted white edges and get that polished, professional look. If you have any questions or need a hand with your design, we’re here to help!