Tools
Bleed calculator: print file size
Enter the product trim size and bleed, and the calculator gives the print file size in millimetres and in pixels at the chosen resolution. It also shows where the safety margin runs.
- File size
- Trim + 2 × bleed
- Typical bleed
- 2–3 mm
- Margin
- 3–5 mm inside
- Privacy
- Calculates in the browser, sends nothing
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How to use the result
Set your document to the trim size and add bleed in the document settings, or create the document at the size from the calculator. Extend the background to the file edge and keep texts inside the margin. More: bleed in print.
Frequently asked questions
How much bleed should I enter?
Usually 2–3 mm; for banners as the print shop requires, typically 10–50 mm.
Is the safety margin part of the file?
No, it is only a zone where texts are not placed. There is no margin line in the file.
Does it work for banners?
Yes, enter the size in millimetres, e.g. 3000 × 1000, and the bleed, e.g. 20 mm.
See also
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