🔴 What is Bleed & Safe Margin?

Bleed is extra artwork that extends beyond the final trim size so you don’t get white edges after cutting.

• Bleed: Add 3 mm on all sides.
• Safe Margin: Keep text/logos at least 4 mm inside the trim line.

🎨 CMYK vs RGB

For printing, always export artwork in CMYK. RGB looks vibrant on screens but can shift in print.

• Color Mode: CMYK (ISO Coated v2 / U.S. Web Coated SWOP)
• Black Text: Use 100% K black for small text; use rich black (e.g., C60 M40 Y40 K100) for solid areas.

🖼️ Resolution & Fonts

• Resolution: Export at 300 DPI for crisp results.
• Fonts: Convert to outlines/curves or include font files to avoid substitution.
• File Types: PDF (preferred), PNG/JPG (high-res), AI/PSD/CDR accepted.

📐 Quick Size Cheat-Sheet (Popular)

• Visiting Card: 88 × 54 mm (or 90 × 50 mm), add 3 mm bleed
• Thank You Card: A6 (105 × 148 mm), A5, A4
• Sticker: depends on shape—keep 4 mm safe margin

✅ Export Checklist

• ✔️ CMYK • ✔️ 300 DPI • ✔️ 3 mm Bleed • ✔️ Text inside 4 mm safe margin
• ✔️ Fonts outlined • ✔️ Linked images embedded • ✔️ PDF/X-1a or high-res PDF