Artwork extended slightly past the trim edge of a printed page so that, after cutting, colour or images run right to the edge with no white slivers.
Synonyms
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Related terms
In plain words
- colour running off the edge of the page
- the extra bit that gets trimmed off
Usage example
Design the flyer with a 3mm bleed so the background reaches the very edge after trimming.
Don't confuse with…
- safe areaBleed is extra art beyond the trim that gets cut off; the safe area is a margin inside the trim where important content should stay so it isn't cut off.
Categories
- Layout & composition