Print Bleed Size Calculator - Artwork & Trim Dimensions

Interactive print tool

Calculate the complete artwork size.

Select a preset or enter a custom finished size. The result adds bleed outside the trim and shows a safe area inside it.

Finished size

Enter the final trimmed dimensions.

Width Height Unit

Bleed on each edge

Safe margin inside trim

Bleed and safe margins are entered in millimetres, regardless of the finished-size unit.

Required artwork size96 × 56 mmIncludes 3 mm bleed on every edge

Finished size90 × 50 mm

Safe content area84 × 44 mm

Total added6 mm each dimension

90 + 3 + 3 = 96 mm wide

Three boundaries, three different jobs.

Bleed area

Artwork extends beyond the cut line so slight movement during trimming does not leave an unwanted white edge.

Trim line

The trim line is the intended final edge of the printed piece after cutting or finishing.

Safe area

Important text, logos and QR codes stay inside this boundary so normal cutting movement does not make them feel cramped.

Edge-to-edge artwork

Background colours and images that should reach the final edge must continue through the complete bleed area.

PDF page box

Export the PDF at the full artwork size and include trim marks only when your printer requests them.

Special dielines

Folders, boxes and shaped products use supplied cut and fold lines instead of a simple rectangular bleed calculation.

Print Bleed Size Calculator FAQs

What is bleed in printing?

Bleed is extra artwork extending beyond the finished trim edge. It protects edge-to-edge colour and images from small variations during cutting.

How much bleed should I add?

Three millimetres on every edge is common for many business cards, flyers and brochures, but the correct value depends on the product and printer.

Does 3 mm bleed add 3 mm or 6 mm to the size?

It adds 3 mm to both opposite edges, so the complete width and height each increase by 6 mm.

What size is A4 with 3 mm bleed?

A4 trim size is 210 × 297 mm. With 3 mm on every edge, the artwork size becomes 216 × 303 mm.

Should text extend into the bleed?

No. Backgrounds may extend through bleed, but important text and logos should remain inside the safe margin.

Does every print product use rectangular bleed?

No. Packaging, presentation folders, die-cut stickers and other shaped products should follow the printer supplied dieline.