The cut path belongs at the intended finished edge. Bleed extends printed artwork beyond it. An offset can create a deliberate border or adjust a shape, but every sticker does not need a fixed inset.
Bleed and border solve different problems
For edge-to-edge color, extend the background beyond the cut path by the requested bleed. For a white border, leave the agreed distance between artwork and the finished contour. Small registration shifts are more noticeable on very narrow borders.
Avoid arbitrary cut adjustments
Moving every cut inward by a generic value, such as half a point, changes the finished size and can cut into artwork. Set the desired outline first, then follow product-specific bleed, border and safe-area instructions.
Check the exported path
- Keep one intended closed contour per cut shape.
- Preserve its required spot-color stroke; avoid duplicate or expanded outlines.
- Confirm final dimensions, including any border.
- Preview corners and small details at actual size.