Understanding Bleed Lines, Safe Zone, and Crop Marks for Printing

When to Use This Guide
Refer to this guide when you have questions about bleed lines, the safe zone, and crop marks for your print orders.

Overview
In printing, "bleed" refers to the extra printed area that extends beyond the edge of where the paper will be trimmed. This ensures that the print goes all the way to the edge of the page, leaving no white margin.

The "safe zone" is the area where all crucial design elements, such as text and logos, should be placed to avoid getting cut off when the final trimming is done.

Possible Scenarios

• You want to know about bleed lines or the safe zone in your print order.
• You are inquiring about crop marks and bleed in the downloaded PDF proof when sending your design for printing.

Important Details
Bleed Lines: The gridlines you see represent the bleed area of your design. Ensure that all necessary aspects of your design stay within the inner gridline to prevent them from being cut off.

Safe Zone: Keep all important text, images, and logos within the inner safe zone gridline to ensure they remain intact in the final printed product.

Crop Marks and Bleed: The downloaded proof file includes extra space for crop marks and bleed, guiding the printer on where to trim the finished product. Rest assured, these marks will not be visible on the final print.

What to Do if Issues Arise
Please make sure your design elements are correctly positioned. If this information doesn't resolve your concern, we encourage you to let us know, and we will help address the issue further. Thank you for choosing Canva for your printing needs!