Cutline Tool

1. Source file

Upload PDF to analyze and edit

PDF file No file yet – upload a PDF to analyze automatically.

Optional: add mirrored bleeds before cutline

Generate bleeds?

No Yes – generate bleeds

Bleeds are generated BEFORE the cutline is added.

Choose mode and cut settings

Mode

Create cutline Detect existing cutline

Will draw a new rectangular cutline on each page, inset from edges.

Resize before cutline?

No – only add cutline Yes – resize first

Use when artwork needs to be scaled to a final format before adding cutline.

Target width (mm) Final artwork width. Arrows change by 1 mm.

Target height (mm) Final artwork height. Arrows change by 1 mm.

When aspect doesn't match

Crop to exact size (no white margins) Resize proportionally (keep everything, size may differ)

Crop = strict formats (e.g. 85×55 mm cards).
Proportional = keep all content, page size follows width/height.

Bleed (mm) Inset from each edge (create mode). Default 2 mm.

Corner radius (mm) Rounded corners (create mode).

Spot color (spotName) Presets from settings (cutline_service.SPOT_PRESETS).