Finished size vs data size
The finished size is the dimension of the printed product you receive. The data size adds the bleed all the way around. Create your document at the data size, at 1:1 scale, with no scaling on export.
Normal tolerances
Industrial cutting allows slight variations (in the order of a millimetre), plus a tiny front-to-back offset. Absorbing those variations is exactly what bleed and the safety zone are for — so never place a critical element right at the edge.
Check before you send
- Document at finished size + bleed
- 1:1 scale, no scaling on export
- Critical elements clear of the cutting zones
Frequently asked questions
My size isn’t standard — is that possible?
Yes, a wide range of custom sizes is available. Give us the exact finished dimensions and we will work out the bleed.
Not sure about your file?
Our AI assistant checks your file and flags anything that needs adjusting — and can even create your print-ready artwork, bleed included. Nothing goes to press without your approval.
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