How to Set Up Document Bleeds for Printing
Learn how to set up a document with a bleed, which is needed for printing designs right to the edge of paper.
In this how-to video, Khara Plicanic explains what bleed is and how to achieve it. No matter what program you’re using to lay out your design, document bleed works pretty much the same way. Khara shows how to make sure your design extends past the document edge to allow for a perfectly trimmed printed piece.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on October 22, 2024
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