Add bleed to your PDF
Upload your PDF and we add a bleed area (and optional crop marks) so there are no white edges after the printer trims the sheet. Your content stays centred and the layout stays intact.
The difference
Without bleed you risk white edges
- Cutting is never perfectly precise, so a hair’s slip leaves a white sliver at the edge.
- Printers reject designs that run to the edge but have no bleed.
- Setting up bleed and crop marks by hand in a design app is fiddly.
- Different printers ask for different bleed amounts — usually 3 mm.
Bleed set up in one click
- Upload your PDF and we add a bleed area around the page.
- Optional crop marks show the printer exactly where to trim.
- The trim, bleed and crop boxes are set correctly in the PDF.
- Multiple files at once — you get a ZIP back.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Drag your PDF or ZIP here or pick files. Multiple files at once is fine.
Add the bleed
We add the bleed area and set up the print boxes.
Download your PDF
Download instantly. One file gives a PDF, multiple files a ZIP.
What the tool does
A print-ready PDF with the right bleed and boxes.
Bleed area added
Extra space is added around the page so the design can run past the trim line.
Optional crop marks
Crop marks show the printer exactly where to cut the sheet.
Correct PDF boxes
The trim box, bleed box and crop box are set so pre-flight passes.
PDF and ZIP
Upload single PDFs or ZIP archives, up to 200 files at once.
Use cases
Business cards
Add bleed to cards so coloured backgrounds reach the edge cleanly.
Flyers & leaflets
Prepare full-bleed flyers and leaflets for the printer.
Posters
Make sure edge-to-edge posters trim without white borders.
Meeting printer specs
Match the bleed requirement on your printer’s delivery checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is bleed and how much do I need?
Bleed is extra image area beyond the trim line so no white edges appear if cutting is slightly off. Most printers want 3 mm. Check your printer’s specs if you’re unsure.
Does adding bleed extend my design to the edge?
Adding bleed sets up the bleed area and the correct PDF boxes. For true bleed your design itself needs to run to the edge; if it stops short, extend the artwork in your design source before exporting.
Can I add crop marks too?
Yes. Crop marks are optional and show the printer exactly where to trim. Many printers add their own, so check whether they want them included.
Does it use credits?
Yes, 1 credit per file. New accounts start with free credits so you can try. With multiple files you receive a ZIP.
Which files can I upload?
PDF files and ZIP archives containing PDFs. You can process up to 200 files at once.
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