How to add bleed

Adobe Photoshop

• Open Photoshop and click File > New...

• Enter the FULL ORDERS SIZE INCLUDING BLEED dimensions. 3mm to each side of the artwork.

• Set the Resolution at 300 pixels/inch

• Set the Colour Mode to CMYK

• Save as photoshop PDF

Adobe Illustrator

• Open Illustrator and click File > New...

• Enter the product size dimensions. Under Bleed add 3mm to each side.

• Set the Colour Mode to CMYK

• Set the Raster Effects at High (300ppi)

Adobe InDesign

• Open InDesign and click File > New > Document...

• Enter the dimensions under width and height.

• Under Margins enter 3mm. Scroll down to Bleed and Slug.

• Enter 3mm for the top, bottom, left and right bleed

Canva

• Select Share (Top Right)

• Select Download in the drop-down menu

• File Type PDF Print

• Select Crop Marks & Bleed

• Select Flatten PDF

• Select Download