Removing bleed from an artboard in Adobe Illustrator is a common task for designers and illustrators who need to prepare their artwork for print or digital distribution. Bleed refers to the extra area around the edges of a document that allows for slight variations in the printing and trimming process. While bleed is necessary for printing, it’s often useful to remove it when exporting or sharing artwork digitally. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove bleed from an artboard in Adobe Illustrator:
Step 1: Open your document in Adobe Illustrator
Open your document in Adobe Illustrator by either creating a new file or accessing an existing one. Make sure the document is set up with the appropriate bleed settings in the initial setup or document settings.
Step 2: Access the artboard
Select the Artboard tool from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen. You can also press Shift+O to access the Artboard tool.
Step 3: Adjust the artboard size
Once the Artboard tool is activated, click on the artboard you want to remove the bleed from. In the Artboard Options at the top of the screen, you’ll be able to see the width, height, and bleed settings for the selected artboard.
Step 4: Remove the bleed
To remove the bleed, simply set the “Bleed” values to 0. This will effectively remove any extra area around the edges of the artboard. Ensure that you have the “Set the same bleed for all sides of the selected artboard” option unchecked if you want to remove bleed from specific sides only.
Step 5: Save the changes
Once you have adjusted the bleed settings to your desired specifications, click “OK” to save the changes and remove the bleed from the selected artboard.
Step 6: Repeat for other artboards (if necessary)
If your document contains multiple artboards with bleed, you can repeat the above steps for each artboard to remove the bleed from all of them.
Removing bleed from an artboard in Adobe Illustrator is a simple yet essential process for designers and illustrators who need to prepare their artwork for digital sharing or specific printing requirements. By following the above steps, you can easily adjust the bleed settings to fit your specific needs and ensure that your artwork is ready for any type of distribution.
