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Bleed box

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, bleed box means: A PDF page boundary defining the area that includes the intended printing bleed.

In Turkish: taşma kutusu

How it is used

Use for the PDF's page geometry rather than the visible artwork alone.

Example sentences

  1. The bleed box extends beyond the trim box on every side.

    Separate boundaries distinguish production allowance from finished size.

  2. We inspected the bleed box after the export omitted the outer image area.

    Incorrect PDF boundaries can conceal required production material.

Common collocations

  • PDF bleed box
  • check the bleed box
  • bleedExtra image or background that extends past the edge of the final page, usually 3 mm, so that no white edge appears when the printed sheet is trimmed.
  • trim sizeThe final size of a printed piece after it has been cut, for example 148 × 210 mm for an A5 flyer, not counting the bleed.

More terms: Print Production

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