Why is it important to place text and graphics within the safe area

SAFE AREA: where can you find it?

In our downloadable templates, you can find guidelines in different colours that help you correctly position the elements of your design. Among these lines, there is a red one labeled safe area.

Correct example showing design content positioned inside the red safe-area guideline, with margins properly respected from the trim edges.

When using Designer, our online graphic design tool, the line that defines the safe area is green instead.

Template diagram showing cut line (magenta), safe area (green), and fold line (yellow) with content positioned within the safe zone marked by an arrow. 

SAFE AREA: what is it for?

When a material is cut, tiny deviations of 1-2 mm in the cut are inevitable. The same thing happens when you cut a sheet of paper with scissors, right? That's why it's important to place text and graphics within the safe area to ensure they aren't cut off or positioned too close to the edge, which could result in an undesirable appearance.

If you have used the template: 

Incorrect example shows text crossing red safe-zone guides; correct example keeps all text within safe-zone margins to avoid cutting during production.

If you have used the online Designer:

Incorrect business card design with address text extending into the cut line area (left) compared to correct design with all text positioned within the safe area boundaries (right).

Print result with text outside the safe area (left) and within the safe area (right).

Invalid examples show text and address details extending into bleed area or corner margins; valid example keeps all text within safe zone boundaries on business card layout.

Always place text and key graphic elements within the safe area to ensure a high-quality result!

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