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haneadino
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May 15, 2024
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how do bleed in Adobe Express

  • May 15, 2024
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Hey folks!

I have made several files in Adobe Express, - but I can't figure out how to make bleed on these files?
I will use them for offset printing, - and the print is out to edge all around the 4 edges.

I can see I can download a quite ordinary PDF file for printing. But with no bleeding??
So how to make bleed in Adobe Express??

Thank you very much if somebody could help me!! 

    Correct answer default08y0xrug26zy

    I beg to differ. I only use express and create print worthy flyers and never had an issue with it.


    I had a wonderful Community Expert walk me through the proper steps to get a bleed on my designs. This was very helpful. Here is that solution thread for others to see. 

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-express-bugs/show-bleed-does-not-show-up-after-exporting-your-file-for-commercial-printer/idc-p/14813408#M22091

    I have also made a YouTube video explaining this process. https://youtu.be/xjLST3AVkgg

     

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 15, 2024

    If you're creating artwork for professional offset printing, you should be using professional tools.

     

    Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/printer-marks-hairlines-acrobat-pro.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    haneadinoAuthor
    Inspiring
    May 15, 2024

    Of course I use all these tools.

    But I was working in Adobe Express!!

    In Canva you can do bleed. So I would suggest Adobe to be as good as Canva where we can do bleed 

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 15, 2024

      As the old saying goes... use the right tools for the job.

      Express is mainly for digital/social media content preparation.  It's not an ideal tool for professional print output.

       

      As a fellow Adobe product user, I recommend that you open the PDF in Acrobat Pro to set your bleed allowances.

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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