Bookmark Size
The standard promotional bookmark is 2.5 × 8.5 inches (63.5 × 215.9 mm). At 300 DPI it's 750 × 2550 pixels. The narrow format is cost-efficient to print — multiple bookmarks gang-print on a single sheet — and pairs well with book launches, libraries, educational events, and retail packaging inserts.
Specifications
| Pixels | 750 × 2550 px (at 300 DPI) |
| Millimetres | 63.5 × 215.9 mm |
| Centimetres | 6.3 × 21.6 cm |
| Inches | 2.5 × 8.5 in |
| Aspect ratio | 1:3.4 |
| Colour mode | CMYK |
| Bleed | 3 mm (0.125 in) |
| Safe zone | 5 mm (0.25 in) from trim |
Bookmark in Pixels at Different DPI
The pixel count changes with DPI setting — choose the right one for your output.
| DPI | Width (px) | Height (px) | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 180 | 612 | Screen preview, PDF viewers |
| 96 | 240 | 816 | Windows screen standard, digital documents |
| 150 | 375 | 1,275 | Medium-quality print, home printers |
| 300 | 750 | 2,550 | Professional print, commercial offset |
Design Tips
- →Four bookmarks (2.5 × 8.5 in) fit side by side on a standard 10 × 8.5 in sheet with no waste — an economical imposition for small-print runs.
- →Punch a hole 6–8 mm from the top, centred, after printing. Leave 15 mm of design-free space at the top of your layout to accommodate the hole and a ribbon or tassel.
- →Bookmarks are thin — use 350–400 gsm card stock, ideally with a laminate coating, to prevent warping from moisture in a book.
- →The 2.5 × 8.5 in portrait format reads top-to-bottom. Lead with the brand or title at the top, end with a URL or QR code at the bottom.
Create Bookmark designs with Playyy
Set a custom canvas to 750 × 2550 px, generate visuals from a text prompt, and export at the right dimensions — no design software needed.
Start designing free →Frequently Asked Questions
What is standard bookmark size?+
The most common promotional bookmark size is 2.5 × 8.5 inches (63.5 × 215.9 mm). At 300 DPI that's 750 × 2550 pixels. Some bookmarks use 2 × 7 in or 2 × 8 in — check with your print supplier for their standard cut sizes.
What are the dimensions of a bookmark in mm?+
Standard bookmark dimensions are 63.5 × 215.9 mm (6.35 × 21.59 cm). With 3 mm bleed on all sides, the working canvas is 69.5 × 221.9 mm. Keep all content at least 5 mm from the trim edge.