The safe area, also called the safety margin or inset, is the critical design zone inside the cut line that protects important elements, such as text, logos, and barcodes, from being trimmed off during finishing. Keeping your key content within this margin ensures your design remains clear and professional. For most stickers and labels, maintain a safe area of at least 1/16" inside the cut line; stickers and labels smaller than .75" require 1/8" for extra precision and protection.
Safe Area Requirements
- Keep all text, logos, and important details at least 1/16" inside the cut line for most sizes.
- For stickers smaller than 0.75" x 0.75", use a 1/8" safe margin.
This buffer guarantees your critical content is protected and looks professional.
Additional Tips for Bleed and Safe Area
- Combine bleed (1/8" outside cut line) and safe area (1/16" inside cut line) for a total margin of at least 3/16" between important elements and the edge of your artwork.
- Use design guides or layers to mark bleed and safe areas clearly.
- Always extend backgrounds fully into the bleed area.
- Review your artwork at 100% zoom to ensure compliance.
By following these guidelines, you’ll achieve edge-to-edge printing without unwanted white borders or trimmed content, resulting in flawless, professional stickers and labels.
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