Print-ready files: bleed, margins, PDF
Upload a JPG, PNG or PDF and choose what you are printing: a business card, a sticker or a flyer. The tool sets the size, adds bleed and safety margins, imposes the layout on a sheet and creates a PDF for the print shop.
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The tool prepares a finished picture for print. If the layout has small text, you need exact brand colours, or there is no design yet – we will design a vector layoutthat the print shop accepts without corrections.
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How it works
- Upload your layoutJPG, PNG or PDF. A two-page PDF becomes the front and back sides.
- Choose the itemBusiness card, sticker, flyer or custom size. Bleed and margins are added automatically.
- Download the PDFA layout for the print shop and a sheet imposition with crop marks.
The tool prepares a finished picture but will not fix blurry text or make the design stronger. We will design a layout that is a pleasure to hold: crisp text, correct colours and your brand style.
Order a layout →- Design for your brand, not a template
- Text and logo in vector – sharp at any size
- Bleed, margins and colours to the print shop requirements
- Business cards, stickers, flyers, menus, gift certificates
What a print shop requires from a layout
A print shop will not accept a plain picture from Canva or a phone: the layout must be the exact size, with bleed and safety margins. Without them, white slivers appear at the edges after trimming, or the blade cuts off part of the text. The tool adds everything automatically and checks whether the image quality is sufficient.
| Item | Trim size | With 2 mm bleed |
|---|---|---|
| Business card (US) | 3.5 × 2 in (88.9 × 50.8 mm) | 92.9 × 54.8 mm |
| Business card (Europe) | 85 × 55 mm | 89 × 59 mm |
| DL flyer | 99 × 210 mm | 103 × 214 mm |
| A6 postcard | 105 × 148 mm | 109 × 152 mm |
| A5 flyer | 148 × 210 mm | 152 × 214 mm |
| A4 flyer | 210 × 297 mm | 214 × 301 mm |
What bleed and safety margin are
Bleed is extra background extending 2–5 mm beyond the finished item. The blade trims a stack of sheets with a small error, and without that reserve a white strip appears at the edge. The safety margin is an inset from the trim line, usually 3–5 mm. Everything important (text, logo, contacts, QR code) must stay inside it.
How the tool works
If your file already has bleed, the tool recognises and keeps it. If the layout is made exactly to size, bleed is added by mirroring the edges, so backgrounds and photos look natural. If the proportions do not match the format, the layout is fitted whole and the margins are filled with the background colour. The preview shows the trim line and the safety margin, so you immediately see whether any text will be cut.
Which files you get
A PDF with one item: exact size, bleed, crop marks, 300 dpi – this is the file to send to the print shop, also included as EPS. A PDF imposed on an A4, A3 or SRA3 sheet if you print at a copy shop or on your own printer. For double-sided print, add a back side and the PDF will have two pages. Round stickers get a cut line for the plotter. A text file tells you exactly what to say to the print shop.
Frequently asked questions
How much bleed do I need?
Most print shops ask for 2–3 mm (0.125 in in the US) on each side; large-format print may need 5 mm. If you do not know your print shop requirements, ask their manager or use 3 mm.
What is the standard business card size?
3.5 × 2 inches in the US and Canada, 85 × 55 mm in most of Europe, 90 × 50 mm in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The tool supports all three and custom sizes.
Will a Canva design or a phone picture work?
Yes, if the resolution is sufficient. A 3.5 × 2 in card needs at least 1050 × 600 pixels. The tool shows the resolution and warns you if the image will be blurry.
Is the file in CMYK?
No, the PDF is saved in RGB at 300 dpi. Print shops convert such files to CMYK themselves. If you need exact brand colours, the layout is best prepared with a designer.
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