What Is the Bleed Size of a Card and Why Is It Important?
Learn about the bleed size of a card, including standard measurements and its role in professional card printing to avoid white edges.
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The bleed size of a card typically includes an extra 0.125 inches (3mm) on each side beyond the finished size. For example, if the finished card size is 4x6 inches, the bleed size would be 4.25x6.25 inches. This ensures that any color or design extends to the edges without white margins after trimming.
FAQs & Answers
- What is bleed in printing? Bleed in printing refers to an extra margin added around the edges of a design to ensure that colors or images extend to the very edge of the final trimmed product without showing white borders.
- Why is bleed important for card printing? Bleed is important because it prevents unwanted white margins caused by slight misalignments during the trimming process, ensuring a professional and polished final card.
- How much bleed should I add for a card design? Typically, an extra 0.125 inches (3mm) on each side is added beyond the finished size to account for bleed in card designs.