PDF bleed tool
Add bleed to a PDF
Upload any PDF and add 3mm bleed with crop marks in seconds. No design software, no account, and your file never leaves your browser.
Why bleed matters
Commercial printers cut sheets down to size with a guillotine. The blade can shift slightly, so designs that run to the exact edge need an extra 3mm safety margin called bleed. Without it, you risk a thin white strip along the edge of your finished print.
How it works
- Upload your PDF — drag and drop or pick a file from your computer.
- Choose your bleed — 3mm is standard for UK print, but you can pick up to 10mm.
- Download — we mirror your artwork outward and add crop marks so the printer knows where to cut.
What you get
- 3mm, 5mm or 10mm bleed options
- Crop marks added automatically
- Works on PDFs exported from Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop and more
- Private — processed entirely in your browser
Add bleed to your PDF now
Start with 2 free checks. No card, no sign-up, no file upload to a server.
Upload a PDFWant to do it manually? Read our Canva bleed guide for a step-by-step tutorial.