Page Size vs Bleed

Hi RocketMan,

Thanks for reaching out, here's some answers for your questions:

1. We suggest sticking with our initial instructions of creating the 8.25" X 8.25" with an 1/8" Bleed as advised for our printing process.

2. Please make all content reach to the bleed marks, as it may leave a white sliver if you do not during the printing and cropping of your book.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

-Tim

Hi PrestoPhoto,

So I am creating a file to print one of your 8"X8" books using InDesign, and you all instruct to create a file of 8.25" X 8.25" with an 1/8" Bleed. Two questions:

1. Can I create the document page size as 8"X8" and make the bleed 1/4", or does that not work because you trim the prints on all 4 sides?

2. Using the set up instructions posted on this page, should I be making my non-vital material reach the bleed marks, or just the end of the page size (since it has 1/8" more than the actual size already)?

Thanks for your help - excited to get this thing printed!