Add Bleed to PDF
Add print bleed margins to PDF pages — set mm size, fill colour, and apply to all or selected pages on AboveTool.
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Dashed line = bleed edge · Solid border = trim line
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About Add Bleed to PDF
Add Bleed to PDF adds print bleed margins to PDF pages for commercial printing. Set bleed size in mm, choose a fill colour, and apply to all or selected pages — processed locally with pdf-lib at abovetool.com, no upload to a server.
How to use
- Upload the PDF you want to add bleed to.
- Set bleed size (mm), fill colour, and which pages to apply bleed to.
- Click Add Bleed to PDF and download the result.
Features
- Configurable bleed size in mm (ISO 3 mm default)
- Fill colour options for bleed area
- Apply to all, first, or last page
- Browser-based PDF processing with pdf-lib
Frequently asked questions
What is print bleed?
Bleed is extra margin beyond the trim line so background colours extend to the paper edge after cutting. 3 mm is the ISO standard.
Which pages can I add bleed to?
Choose All Pages, First Page Only, or Last Page Only. Other pages are copied unchanged.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. Add Bleed to PDF processes PDFs locally with pdf-lib — your file never leaves your device.
Is Add Bleed to PDF free on AboveTool?
Yes. Add Bleed to PDF is free to use on abovetool.com with no account required.