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US Letter Bleed Template
Use this US Letter bleed template with 8.5 × 11 in trim, 0.125 in bleed, 8.75 × 11.25 in canvas and 2625 × 3375 px at 300 DPI.
Last checked: 2026-05-03
How we calculate this
Methodology and source handling
We start with the finished trim size, add bleed on every side, then calculate the raster pixel canvas from the full bleed size.
Quick answer
Copy-ready answer
For a US Letter print file with 0.125 in bleed, set the finished trim size to 8.5 × 11 in and the full bleed canvas to 8.75 × 11.25 in. At 300 DPI, the bleed-ready canvas is 2625 × 3375 px. Keep important text, logos and QR codes inside a safe margin away from the trim edge.
Safe area
Design inside the crop-safe area
Use this guide to keep text, logos, faces, products, and calls to action away from crop-risk edges.
Dimensions and specs
| Trim size | 8.5 × 11 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim size metric | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | |
| Bleed per side | 0.125 in | |
| Bleed per side metric | 3.175 mm | |
| Full bleed size | 8.75 × 11.25 in | |
| 300 DPI bleed canvas | 2625 × 3375 px | |
| 300 DPI trim size | 2550 × 3300 px |
Formula
How to calculate this size
Export at the recommended pixel canvas before upload or handoff.
Reduce width and height by their greatest common divisor.
Use fit for no crop, fill or center crop for exact coverage, or pad when borders are acceptable.
Export checklist
Before you upload
Create the artboard at the template dimensions before placing content.
Keep critical details inside the safe zone and treat the outer edge as crop or bleed risk.
Resize a finished image locally when the destination needs a PNG, JPG, or WebP export.
Common mistakes
Avoid these template setup mistakes
Keep the most important content inside the guide area so responsive crops, bleed trimming, or platform overlays do not hide it.
Scaling the template into a different shape can stretch artwork or crop text; compare sizes before adapting.
Keep the editable SVG or source layout, export PNG/JPG for upload, and use PDF when you need a handoff or print guide.
Templates
Download starter files
Use the SVG, PNG, or PDF starter as a visible guide for the full canvas, safe area, bleed, and crop-risk edges.
Calculator
Check aspect ratio and screen pixels
Use the prefilled target, swap orientation if needed, and copy the reduced ratio before preparing screenshots or previews.
Compare
Compare US Letter Bleed Template
Open a curated comparison or send both sizes into the compare tool with a fragment URL.
Workflow
Use US Letter Bleed Template in a finished file
Start with where the file will be printed, uploaded, displayed, or delivered.
Use the dimensions, pixel target, aspect ratio, and formula before building the file.
Preview the final file against the required size, crop behavior, and source notes.
Assets
Downloadable US Letter production assets
Download the SVG guide for vector layout, the PNG preview for quick visual checks, or the PDF layout guide for a printer-facing reference.
| Asset | Use |
|---|---|
| SVG guide | Import into layout tools or inspect the exact 8.75 x 11.25 in bleed, 8.5 x 11 in trim, and safe-area boxes. |
| PNG preview | Share or preview the guide quickly without opening a vector editor. |
| PDF guide | Use as a print handoff note for trim, bleed, safe area, and 300 DPI raster canvas values. |
Setup
Copy-ready setup values
| Tool | Setup |
|---|---|
| Canva | Create a US Letter design, turn on print bleed, extend backgrounds to the bleed edge, and export PDF Print with crop marks and bleed when required. |
| Photoshop | Create a 2625 x 3375 px canvas at 300 PPI. Add trim guides 38 px inside each edge and keep important content at least 0.125-0.25 in inside trim. |
| Illustrator/InDesign | Create an 8.5 x 11 in document with 0.125 in bleed on all sides. Export PDF with bleed included. |
| Figma | Create a 2625 x 3375 px frame for raster work, then add rectangles for the 2550 x 3300 px trim and safe-area guides. |
Template
Safe-area, bleed, and crop notes
Use the downloadable guide as the full canvas. Keep critical content inside the safe area, extend backgrounds to bleed or crop-risk edges when needed, and export only after checking the destination page.
| Download | Best use |
|---|---|
| SVG | Editable vector starter file for layout tools. |
| PNG | Quick raster preview or upload starting point. |
| Shareable layout guide for print, handoff, or review. |
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FAQ
Common questions
What size is US Letter with bleed?
US Letter with 0.125 in bleed on each side is 8.75 × 11.25 in.
What pixel size is US Letter with bleed at 300 DPI?
US Letter with 0.125 in bleed is 2625 × 3375 px at 300 DPI.
What is the trim size of US Letter?
The trim size of US Letter is 8.5 × 11 in, or 215.9 × 279.4 mm.
Is 0.125 in bleed the same as 3 mm?
They are close, but not exactly the same. 0.125 in equals 3.175 mm. Many US printers use 0.125 in, while many metric workflows use 3 mm.
References
Sources and references
Content values are calculated from the dimensions and formulas shown on this page. External sources are listed where a platform, standard, or publisher reference is available.
Last checked: 2026-05-03