Blue line around artboard when I export a PDF

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November 11, 2025
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I've been trying to export a pdf for print and illustrator has decided to put this blue line around the artboard. I can't sent it to print like this because the blue line prints. Can't seem to get rid of it. Please help!

Correct answer runar_2192

There was something burried deep in there that I couldn't see. Thanks!

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Can you also show the Layers panel and if you can detect the layer where the blue line is located, select the layer and show the Appearance panel too.

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runar_2192AuthorCorrect answer

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There was something burried deep in there that I couldn't see. Thanks!

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Good to hear you found the culprit.

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @runar_2192,

Thanks for reaching out and sharing the details. Could you please confirm which version of Illustrator and operating system you're using? When exporting, make sure that 'Use Document Bleed Settings' is selected in the PDF export window under Marks and Bleeds, verify that Trim Marks and Registration Marks are unchecked.

If the blue line still shows up, please share a screenshot of your export settings, so I can take a closer look and help you further.

Looking forward to your update.

Abhishek

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