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Does this PDF have bleed?

A bleed box that is larger than the trim box is a signal, not proof. Real bleed requires artwork to extend beyond the trim edge. Blank added margins are not real bleed.

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Boxes this tool reads

MediaBox is the canvas. CropBox can clip what you see. TrimBox is the intended finished size. BleedBox should extend beyond trim if bleed is defined. ArtBox, when present, marks a meaningful design region.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise Letter, Legal, or A4?

Each page’s displayed MediaBox is compared with a named-size table using a 2-point (about 0.7 mm) tolerance. Landscape Letter still matches Letter.

What is the difference between MediaBox and TrimBox?

MediaBox is the full page canvas. TrimBox, when present, is the intended finished size after trimming. CropBox can hide parts of the media box on screen.

If BleedBox exists, do I have real bleed?

Not necessarily. Real bleed requires artwork to extend beyond the trim edge. A box can exist without any ink in that area. Extra empty margin is not real bleed.

Can you tell me every font is embedded?

Only when font dictionaries include a FontDescriptor with a FontFile stream. If that cannot be read, the report says Unknown instead of guessing.

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