How do I check whether supplied artwork extends past the trim by the agreed bleed on every edge?
Assumes the trim is centred. Required art size is trim plus twice the bleed on each axis.
Open Bleed EnvelopeTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Bleed Envelope. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Piece | Trim width mm | Trim height mm | Bleed mm | Art width mm | Art height mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle wrap | 180 | 64 | 3 | 186 | 70 |
| Insert card | 85 | 55 | 3 | 88 | 61 |
Example result
Insert card · Hold · Need 91 × 61 mm artwork. Width short 3 mm; height short 0 mm.
Who uses this?
Print buyers. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Benchcraft adapted the reviewed packaging quantity and options to quote idea for print buyers. The rules and fictional example here were created for this tool.
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