Bleed Calculator for Print Design
Calculate the total document size including bleed for your print projects. Enter your trim size and bleed amount to get pixel dimensions for Figma.
Document Settings
Quick presets:
Total Size with Bleed
Width
2551 px
216.0 mm
Height
3579 px
303.0 mm
Figma Frame Size (with bleed)
2551 × 3579 px
Breakdown
Visual Guide
Bleed area
Trim size
210 × 297 mm
+3 mm per side
What Is Bleed in Print Design?
Bleed is the area of your design that extends beyond the final trim edge. When a printer cuts the paper to its final size, slight variations in cutting are inevitable. The bleed area ensures your design extends to the very edge of the paper, preventing unwanted white borders.
Standard Bleed Sizes
- 3 mm (0.118") — Standard bleed for most commercial printing (EU standard)
- 0.125" (3.175 mm) — Standard bleed in the US market
- 5 mm (0.197") — Used for some large-format prints or when the printer specifies
How to Add Bleed in Figma
- Use this calculator to determine your total document size with bleed
- Create your Figma frame at the total (bleed-inclusive) pixel dimensions
- Extend background colors and images to the bleed edge
- Keep important content (text, logos) inside the trim area
- Export with Printery to automatically add crop marks that indicate where to cut
Alternatively, you can design at the trim size and let Printery add bleed automatically during export. The plugin supports configurable bleed amounts and adds crop marks for the print shop.
Common Print Sizes with 3mm Bleed at 300 DPI
Trim size vs. total size including standard 3mm bleed on all sides
| Format | Trim (mm) | With Bleed (mm) | Trim (px) | With Bleed (px) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Card (US) | 89 × 51 | 95 × 57 | 1051 × 602 | 1122 × 673 |
| A6 Postcard | 105 × 148 | 111 × 154 | 1240 × 1748 | 1311 × 1819 |
| A5 Flyer | 148 × 210 | 154 × 216 | 1748 × 2480 | 1819 × 2551 |
| A4 Document | 210 × 297 | 216 × 303 | 2480 × 3508 | 2551 × 3579 |
| A3 Poster | 297 × 420 | 303 × 426 | 3508 × 4961 | 3579 × 5031 |
| US Letter | 216 × 279 | 222 × 285 | 2551 × 3295 | 2622 × 3366 |
| 24×36 Poster | 610 × 914 | 616 × 920 | 7205 × 10795 | 7276 × 10866 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pixels is 3mm bleed at 300 DPI?
3mm bleed at 300 DPI equals approximately 35 pixels per side. That means you add 71 pixels total to both the width and height of your document.
What bleed size should I use?
Always check with your print shop first. The most common standard is 3mm (approximately 0.125 inches) on all sides. Some printers may request 5mm for specific projects.
Do I need to add bleed manually in Figma?
You can either extend your Figma frame to include bleed manually, or use Printery's automatic bleed feature which adds configurable bleed during PDF export.
What are crop marks?
Crop marks (also called trim marks) are small lines printed at the corners of your document that show the print shop exactly where to cut the paper. Printery automatically adds crop marks when you enable bleed in the export settings.
Export Print-Ready PDFs with Bleed & Crop Marks
Printery adds bleed, crop marks, and CMYK conversion automatically when you export from Figma.
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