Short thin lines printed at each corner of a layout to show the printer exactly where to trim the sheet down to its final size.
Synonyms
- trim marks
Related terms
In plain words
- the little corner lines that show where to cut
Usage example
Export the PDF with crop marks so the print shop knows where to cut.
Don't confuse with…
- registration marksCrop marks show where to cut; registration marks help line up the ink colours.
Categories
- Print & production