How much bleed should a file have?
Many US print workflows expect 0.125 inches of bleed on every edge, but printer specs can vary. Trim Proof keeps bleed as an explicit product setting instead of a visual guess.
Add bleed to a PDF before it goes to print
Bleed is artwork that extends beyond the trim edge so small cutting shifts do not leave white slivers. Trim Proof uses product-specific bleed geometry, usually 0.125 inches on each side by default.
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Bleed is not just a bigger canvas
A printable file should preserve TrimBox and BleedBox values so prepress systems know the final cut size and extra artwork area.
Common questions
Do crop marks replace bleed?
No. Crop marks show where to cut; bleed provides artwork beyond that cut.