The safe print area is a crucial part of your design space. It functions as a buffer zone for all important elements, such as text and key visuals. This ensures that essential parts of your design are not cut off during the printing or trimming process.
Why is the safe print area important?
Small shifts during printing and cutting can cause design elements to be cropped or misaligned if they are too close to the edge. To avoid unintentional trimming, uneven placement, and a final product that doesn’t match your vision, keep crucial parts of your design within the safe print area.
How do I find the safe print area in the Design Maker?
When creating your product in the Printful Design Maker, look for the dotted line on the canvas. That’s your safe zone!
- Keep all essential text and graphics within the dotted line
- You can still extend your background or larger graphics beyond it if needed - just be sure the key parts are safe inside
This principle extends to wall art and paper print products. To avoid blank edges on your print, use full-bleed images that cover the entire print area while keeping all important details within the safe print area.