Bleed calculator: document size for your printer
Choose the trim size and enter bleed and safe margin. The calculator shows the document size, the safe area for text and the pixel dimensions for your print file. An A5 flyer with 3 mm bleed is set up at 154 × 216 mm.
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The terms in brief
- Trim size
- The size after cutting, which is what ends up in your customer’s hand.
- Document size
- Trim size plus bleed on all four sides. This is how big your print file must be.
- Safe area
- Trim size minus the safe margin. Text and logos belong in here.
- Pixels with bleed
- How many pixels a background image needs if it runs off the edge.
For US printers that ask for 1/8 inch, enter 3.2 mm. Full explanations and typical mistakes are on the bleed in printing page.
Frequently asked questions
How big is A4 with 3 mm bleed?
216 × 303 mm.
How big is a business card with bleed?
For 85 × 55 mm with 3 mm bleed, 91 × 61 mm.
How much safe margin do I need?
At least 3 mm, better 4 to 5 mm inwards from the trim line.