Print size & bleed cheat sheet
The standard sizes, bleed and safe areas for the products print shops sell most. A quick reference before you set up artwork - so files come in ready to run.
- Standard trim & bleed
- Resolution & colour mode
- Nothing to install
Business card
Marketing- Trim size
- 3.5 × 2 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Keep logos and text inside the safe area - trimming shifts slightly.
Postcard
Marketing- Trim size
- 6 × 4 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Leave room for the mailing/address block if you’re posting it.
Flyer / leaflet
Marketing- Trim size
- 8.5 × 11 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
A4 (8.27 × 11.69 in) is the common equivalent outside the US.
Rack card
Marketing- Trim size
- 3.5 × 8.5 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Tall, narrow format - keep the headline in the top third.
Folded greeting card
Marketing- Trim size
- 10 × 7 in flat (5 × 7 folded)
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.25 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Mind the fold line - don’t place text across the crease.
Poster
Large format- Trim size
- 18 × 24 in
- Bleed
- 0.25 in
- Safe area
- 0.5 in
- Resolution
- 150 DPI · CMYK
Large format is viewed from further away, so 150 DPI is usually plenty.
Roll-up banner
Large format- Trim size
- 33 × 80 in
- Bleed
- 0 in
- Safe area
- 2 in bottom
- Resolution
- 150 DPI · CMYK
Keep key content above the base - the bottom sits in the stand.
Vinyl banner
Large format- Trim size
- Per foot (e.g. 96 × 36 in)
- Bleed
- 0 in
- Safe area
- 1–2 in (grommets)
- Resolution
- 100–150 DPI · CMYK
Allow margin for hems and grommets around the edge.
Yard sign
Large format- Trim size
- 24 × 18 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.5 in
- Resolution
- 150 DPI · CMYK
Keep design clear of where the H-stake legs sit.
Die-cut sticker
Stickers & labels- Trim size
- 3 × 3 in
- Bleed
- 0.125 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Supply the cut line as a separate path/spot layer.
Sheet label
Stickers & labels- Trim size
- 8.5 × 11 in sheet
- Bleed
- 0.0625 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Match the die layout to the blank label sheet you stock.
Roll label
Stickers & labels- Trim size
- 2 × 3 in
- Bleed
- 0.0625 in
- Safe area
- 0.125 in
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · CMYK
Confirm core size and unwind direction with the customer.
T-shirt (DTG front)
Apparel- Trim size
- 12 × 16 in max print area
- Bleed
- n/a
- Safe area
- n/a
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · transparent PNG
No bleed - art sits on the garment. Use a transparent background.
Hoodie (front)
Apparel- Trim size
- 12 × 14 in print area
- Bleed
- n/a
- Safe area
- n/a
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · transparent PNG
Account for the pocket/seam - keep art above it.
Tote bag
Apparel- Trim size
- 10 × 12 in print area
- Bleed
- n/a
- Safe area
- n/a
- Resolution
- 300 DPI · transparent PNG
Centre the design and allow for the handle position.
- Bleed
- Trim
- Safe area
These are common industry standards as a guide - always confirm final specs with your shop or printer before sending artwork.
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