Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples

Bleed examples for image boxes

Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples
The image is precisely on top of the cropping line. White borders may appear in the final product.
Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples
The image is placed well beyond the cropping line, allowing a neat trim.
Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples
There is enough distance between the image and the cropping line.



Bleed examples for text boxes

Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples
The text box is too close to the cropping line.
Bleed for image and text boxes, explained with examples
There is enough space between the text box and the cropping line.



If the object, whether an image, text box or else, is placed too close to the cropping line, there will be a warning, and the line will be highlighted in red. If you leave the image in this position, there may be white borders printed around the edges of the image in the final product.



Tips:

  • Always place objects, such as images or text boxes, at a sufficient distance from or over the cropping line.
  • Make use of the automatic snap-to-grid function.