Does my image need any bleed room?

For most photos, no bleed room is required (i.e. extra space around the edges), but a judicious amount of space is always advised, if only for aesthetic purposes.

You may size your image to the exact dimensions you intend to print on (a 4:3 aspect ratio for our rectangular prints), but we advise against having text, complex patterns, or important content very close to the edge of your image file. There's a very small margin for offset with printing (less than 1/16 of an inch for the larger print sizes and closer to 1/10 of an inch for our smallest sizes), which can sometimes affect content very close to the edge.

In the example below, the letters "G" and "N" are both a little too close to the edge here, particularly for our smaller sizes. On an Extra-Small or Small print, the "G" would likely appear cut off, and the "N" may be very close to or touch the edge unintentionally: 

Although it may turn out okay on the Medium Rectangle size (or larger), it's always best to include a little extra room, and not crop too tight! This version is cropped wider, giving the letters more breathing room at the edges, and will make a much better print:

Now you'll be golden at any print size!

What about Frames?

If you plan to order your print with a Frame, please keep in mind that our Frames have a 1/4 inch rabbet. What's a rabbet, you ask? 🐰

In the context of picture framing, it's the groove along the back edge of the frame's lip that holds your print in place! The rabbet will overlap with your print by 1/4 of an inch, so it will cover up a small amount of content around all four edges of the glass print.