Comic Page Sizing Guide Templates v03 (2026)

Description

This set of templates is free, but feel free to add a small payment during checkout if you wish.

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If you’re sick of ruling your own comic board, figuring out the safe, trim and bleed areas, doing the math on your panel sizes and gutters, or shelling out money for blueline boards, try these Comic Page Sizing Guide Templates.

FILES LAST UPDATED: 01.04.2026
New versions come with rulers in 0.125″ (1/8″) increments. Color-coded, lined, and gridded versions have been deprecated. Minor improvements have been made.

These templates are measured for 11″ x 17″ paper, but you can resize as needed in your favorite imaging software. Templates have measurements that are direct ratios for reducing artwork to an average modern comic book size of 6.625″ x 10.25″.

9.9375″ x 15.375″ trim area
10.5″ x 15.75″ bleed area
Two safe area variants: 9″ x 13.5″ (2 x 3 ratio) and 9″ x 14.25″ (closest to mainstream size)

Included is a document with instructions and facts about the templates and changes from the previous version (which are still available if you prefer them).

Print out for traditional art or use as a layer in Photoshop, Manga Studio, or other imaging application. Lightbox to bristol board or print directly on your illustration board. All lines can be be removed in imaging software. NOTE: Printing templates directly on illustration board should only be done for black and white artwork. See included instructions for more details.

All PDFs have a small watermark.

Thanks!