{"id":1501,"date":"2022-07-26T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.ironmarkusa.com\/how-to-add-a-bleed-in-adobe-before-printing\/"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:52:33","slug":"how-to-add-a-bleed-in-adobe-before-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ironmarkusa.com\/how-to-add-a-bleed-in-adobe-before-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Bleed in Adobe Before Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Always looking for new ways to save time and money? We are too. Here\u2019s an important tip that can not only cut time and money, but also it can help you create print pieces that are stunning. It\u2019s setting bleeds, and it requires a bit of cutting itself. When you understand why bleeds are so important and how to set them, you\u2019re set up for some very smooth printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmark this page for future print jobs so you can have it at the ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Bleed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably already familiar with the term \u201cbleed,\u201d but since the printing world has grown to encompass the digital world too, this print-specific term<\/a> is not as universally known as it once was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bleed refers to printing beyond the edge of your desired-size page. It means that you\u2019ll extend your design beyond the true paper size, so that you can cut off the extra margins and have the design print to the edge. Due to the limitations of most printers, printing to the very edge of the paper is simply not possible; you\u2019ll end up with blobs of extra ink. In fact, if you try this at home, a design that covers the entire page on your screen will often print out with a small marginal band of paper showing through. This is not professional or desirable, and that\u2019s where a bleed \u201cborder\u201d comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reason we use bleed is due to the fact that the paper and the substrate printed on the paper are sensitive to the environment. Humidity in the air can cause shrinkage or expansion, so if you\u2019ve set an image to print just beyond the desired paper size, it\u2019s possible that you\u2019ll still end up with that dreaded white band. To solve this, you\u2019ll want to ensure that the bleed extends well beyond that desired end size, also known as the trim (since you\u2019ll \u201ctrim\u201d the bleed section off after printing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: You\u2019ve Got a Print Ready File? Now What?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what your print-ready document will look like, with bleed and trim marks. The slug section will also be trimmed. It\u2019s a good place to put any notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do I Need to Include a Bleed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will want to include a bleed in every design you send to your printer. Bleed marks will let the printer know what settings the press and cutter needs for your design. This will also create an impactful and compelling piece. Large format pieces really pop with bleed<\/a>. While adding bleed costs slightly more due to the additional ink, paper, and labor required, a full bleed piece is worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: Bleed & Crop Marks? This Is What They Mean in Print<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Include a Bleed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ensuring that you\u2019re printing with a bleed is easy. Most design programs have a setting where you can determine the bleed amount (industry standards keep it at .125\u201d or 1\/8th of an inch). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is how you can set up the bleed in these Adobe platforms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Add Bleed in InDesign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. When you\u2019re ready to start a design, go to \u201cCreate New.\u201d If the document was already created, you can reach this same dialog box by heading to \u201cFile>Document Setup.\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. At the top, select \u201cPrint.\u201d Under the \u201cPreset Details, pick your measurement units. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scroll down to the \u201cBleed and Slug\u201d field. When you expand it by clicking on it, you\u2019ll see bleed dimensions for \u201ctop,\u201d \u201cbottom,\u201d \u201cinside,\u201d and \u201coutside.\u201d You\u2019ll also see slug dimensions for the same. Keep the bleed values consistent, or if you want to make them different, use the chain icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. A red line will show you the border of the trim, so note that anything beyond that will be cut. You\u2019ll want to expand your design to reach beyond this border so you have a bleed. Make sure that you don\u2019t cut off any important components as you extend the image to meet the bleed lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The final step is adding actual bleed and trim marks that the printer can use. You\u2019ll either head to the \u201cExport\u201d dialog box when exporting as an Adobe PDF, or the \u201cPrint\u201d dialog box, where you\u2019ll see \u201cMarks and Bleeds.\u201d This gives you options to add many types of marks (crop, bleed, and more), set the bleed dimensions, and include a slug.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Courtesy of Adobe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Add Bleed in Adobe Illustrator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This is also simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Go to \u201cFile>Print.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Pick \u201cMarks & Bleeds\u201d on the left side of the dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Enter the bleed values (you can click the link icon to make them uniform) or select \u201cUse Document Bleed\u201d to use the bleed settings defined in the \u201cNew Document\u201d dialog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Go back to \u201cMarks & Bleeds.\u201d Select which printer\u2019s marks you want to include.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Courtesy of Adobe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Add Bleed in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Now you\u2019ve got the gist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Go to \u201cTools>Print Production>Add Printer Marks.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Pick the pages you want to mark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Pick the marks and settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Courtesy of Adobe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Add Bleed in Adobe Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        At this time, there\u2019s no capability for bleeds in this program. You can import your artwork into InDesign or send it our way and we\u2019ll help you out. You can also \u201chack\u201d a bleed by expanding the background by \u00bc\u201d for bleed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Some Parting Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        While selecting marks can be very helpful for some printers, make sure to check with your printer to see exactly what they need before you provide these; many just require the bleed marks with no crop marks for the trim. And if you\u2019re printing at home, remember that most desktop printers won\u2019t be able to print all the way to the edge. You can solve for this by creating artwork in a document size that\u2019s smaller than your paper size. Use the crop marks, and trim it when printed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Tips like these go a long way towards creating a beautifully finished piece\u2014and ultimately save you and your printer the hassle of incorrectly printed artwork, which can be a huge drain on time and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        We recommend incorporating bleed wherever possible for the \u201cwow\u201d effect as well. Add bleed to your toolbox and you\u2019ll be printing like a pro. While setting up your piece takes just a few moments, the results are jaw-dropping. And if you need help getting started, let us know! We use the entire Adobe Creative Cloud platform as well as other non-Adobe platforms like Canva and Microsoft Publisher. We\u2019ll save you time, we\u2019ll save you money, and we\u2019ll make you glad you went with a bleed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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