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7. Bleed, Margins, and Safe Print Areas

Part 6 • Technical Requirements for Print-Ready Artwork

Most print-on-demand products have specific "safe print areas." This is the region where your design is guaranteed to print without being cut off. You must keep your critical design elements (logos, text) within this safe area. Some products, especially those that wrap around an object like a mug, may require "bleed" – where your background extends beyond the cut line to ensure no unprinted edges appear. Printify's designer will typically show you these safe areas and print boundaries. Always use them as a guide.

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In this module: Technical Requirements for Print-Ready Artwork10 steps
  1. 1The Difference: Vector vs. Raster Graphics
  2. 2The Ideal File Format: PNG with Transparent Background
  3. 3Color Modes: CMYK vs. RGB
  4. 4Transparent Background is Non-Negotiable
  5. 5Font Considerations: Outlining Text
  6. 6Line Thickness and Detail
  7. 7Bleed, Margins, and Safe Print Areas
  8. 8File Naming Conventions
  9. 9Mockups vs. Print Files
  10. 10Your Artwork Checklist: The Non-Negotiables