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Participant
May 16, 2018
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PDF Export Does Not Include Bleed

  • May 16, 2018
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I've always exported to PDF X-1A using the same setting for bleed and trim as shown in the picture. Recently though, AI CC exports in this format do not include any bleed area. The trim marks go right up to the image edge. I've tried every combination of setting Document Prefs and export prefs (as shown) with no luck. How do I get my bleeds back? Thanks!

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Correct answer JonathanArias

you need to do two things

run your art to the bleed, right now you are not doing that.

and you need to check the "use document bleed settings" option.

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JonathanArias
Legend
May 16, 2018

this is how art should look when you want it to bleed:

this is what you have:

run the art to or pass the red line.

JonathanArias
JonathanAriasCorrect answer
Legend
May 16, 2018

you need to do two things

run your art to the bleed, right now you are not doing that.

and you need to check the "use document bleed settings" option.

Participant
May 16, 2018

Thank you. That seems rather obvious in review but I must have set up files differently in the past. Perfect!