What size should I setup my card ... ?

Business cards should be 2.125" x 3.625" which will be later cut down to 2” x 3.5”. The extra 1/16th inch bleed around the card is required for cutting. Remember to keep all type set 1/8" inside of the trim line (2" x 3.5").  For 4” x 6” postcards you will make your file 4.125” x 6.125”. For all other sizes, just add the required bleed of 0.0625 inch around the card. i.e. 8.5" x 11" Flyer will be setup to 8.625 x 11.125"; 2x7" Bookmark will have a file size of 2.125" x 7.125".

Note: In addition to the bleed, all type should be set 1/8th" from the final cut down size of card.

Def'n. Bleed- Any image or type which touches the trim edge of your card should be extended past the trim edge to the bleed edge. If you do not want your text or image cut, then place it 1/8" in from the trim edge.

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