diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/__init__.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/__init__.py
index df46140..b71b311 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/__init__.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/__init__.py
@@ -6,5 +6,6 @@ UI presentation logic separately from business logic.
 """
 
 from .page_setup_dialog import PageSetupDialog
+from .print_settings_dialog import PrintSettingsDialog
 
-__all__ = ["PageSetupDialog"]
+__all__ = ["PageSetupDialog", "PrintSettingsDialog"]
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/page_setup_dialog.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/page_setup_dialog.py
index 2244870..e2e9b07 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/page_setup_dialog.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/page_setup_dialog.py
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ from PyQt6.QtWidgets import (
     QGroupBox,
     QComboBox,
     QCheckBox,
+    QRadioButton,
+    QButtonGroup,
 )
 from pyPhotoAlbum.project import Project
 
@@ -166,10 +168,23 @@ class PageSetupDialog(QDialog):
         height_layout.addWidget(self.height_spinbox)
         layout.addLayout(height_layout)
 
-        # Set as default checkbox
-        self.set_default_checkbox = QCheckBox("Set as default for new pages")
-        self.set_default_checkbox.setToolTip("Update project default page size for future pages")
-        layout.addWidget(self.set_default_checkbox)
+        # Apply scope radio buttons
+        scope_label = QLabel("Apply to:")
+        layout.addWidget(scope_label)
+
+        self._apply_scope_group = QButtonGroup(self)
+        self.scope_page_only = QRadioButton("This page only")
+        self.scope_non_manual = QRadioButton("All non-manual pages")
+        self.scope_all_pages = QRadioButton("All pages (override manual sizing)")
+        self.scope_page_only.setChecked(True)
+
+        self._apply_scope_group.addButton(self.scope_page_only, 0)
+        self._apply_scope_group.addButton(self.scope_non_manual, 1)
+        self._apply_scope_group.addButton(self.scope_all_pages, 2)
+
+        layout.addWidget(self.scope_page_only)
+        layout.addWidget(self.scope_non_manual)
+        layout.addWidget(self.scope_all_pages)
 
         group.setLayout(layout)
         return group
@@ -274,7 +289,10 @@ class PageSetupDialog(QDialog):
         is_cover = selected_page.is_cover
         self.width_spinbox.setEnabled(not is_cover)
         self.height_spinbox.setEnabled(not is_cover)
-        self.set_default_checkbox.setEnabled(not is_cover)
+        self.scope_non_manual.setEnabled(not is_cover)
+        self.scope_all_pages.setEnabled(not is_cover)
+        if is_cover:
+            self.scope_page_only.setChecked(True)
 
     def _update_spine_info(self):
         """Update the spine information display."""
@@ -318,5 +336,5 @@ class PageSetupDialog(QDialog):
             "height_mm": self.height_spinbox.value(),
             "working_dpi": self.working_dpi_spinbox.value(),
             "export_dpi": self.export_dpi_spinbox.value(),
-            "set_as_default": self.set_default_checkbox.isChecked(),
+            "apply_scope": self._apply_scope_group.checkedId(),
         }
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/print_settings_dialog.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/print_settings_dialog.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2762b09
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/dialogs/print_settings_dialog.py
@@ -0,0 +1,90 @@
+"""
+Print Settings Dialog for pyPhotoAlbum
+
+Project-level bleed and safe-area configuration applied uniformly to all pages.
+"""
+
+from typing import Any, Dict
+from PyQt6.QtWidgets import (
+    QDialog,
+    QVBoxLayout,
+    QHBoxLayout,
+    QLabel,
+    QDoubleSpinBox,
+    QPushButton,
+    QGroupBox,
+)
+from pyPhotoAlbum.project import Project
+
+
+class PrintSettingsDialog(QDialog):
+    """Dialog for configuring project-wide print settings (bleed and safe area)."""
+
+    def __init__(self, parent, project: Project):
+        super().__init__(parent)
+        self.project = project
+        self._setup_ui()
+
+    def _setup_ui(self):
+        self.setWindowTitle("Print Settings")
+        self.setMinimumWidth(340)
+
+        layout = QVBoxLayout()
+
+        group = QGroupBox("Bleed && Safe Area (applied to all pages)")
+        group_layout = QVBoxLayout()
+
+        # Bleed
+        bleed_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        bleed_layout.addWidget(QLabel("Bleed Margin:"))
+        self.bleed_spinbox = QDoubleSpinBox()
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setRange(0.0, 20.0)
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setSingleStep(0.5)
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setDecimals(1)
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setSuffix(" mm")
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setValue(self.project.page_bleed_mm)
+        self.bleed_spinbox.setToolTip(
+            "Extra white space added around each page in the exported PDF.\n"
+            "The printer cuts here — 3 mm is standard."
+        )
+        bleed_layout.addWidget(self.bleed_spinbox)
+        group_layout.addLayout(bleed_layout)
+
+        # Safe area
+        safe_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        safe_layout.addWidget(QLabel("Safe Area:"))
+        self.safe_spinbox = QDoubleSpinBox()
+        self.safe_spinbox.setRange(0.0, 50.0)
+        self.safe_spinbox.setSingleStep(0.5)
+        self.safe_spinbox.setDecimals(1)
+        self.safe_spinbox.setSuffix(" mm")
+        self.safe_spinbox.setValue(self.project.page_safe_area_mm)
+        self.safe_spinbox.setToolTip(
+            "Keep text and important content inside this distance from the cut/trim line.\n"
+            "Shown as a red guide in the editor."
+        )
+        safe_layout.addWidget(self.safe_spinbox)
+        group_layout.addLayout(safe_layout)
+
+        group.setLayout(group_layout)
+        layout.addWidget(group)
+
+        # Buttons
+        btn_layout = QHBoxLayout()
+        cancel_btn = QPushButton("Cancel")
+        cancel_btn.clicked.connect(self.reject)
+        ok_btn = QPushButton("OK")
+        ok_btn.clicked.connect(self.accept)
+        ok_btn.setDefault(True)
+        btn_layout.addStretch()
+        btn_layout.addWidget(cancel_btn)
+        btn_layout.addWidget(ok_btn)
+        layout.addLayout(btn_layout)
+
+        self.setLayout(layout)
+
+    def get_values(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        return {
+            "page_bleed_mm": self.bleed_spinbox.value(),
+            "page_safe_area_mm": self.safe_spinbox.value(),
+        }
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/main.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/main.py
index 491fbfe..52b0ce5 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/main.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/main.py
@@ -387,14 +387,14 @@ class MainWindow(
             )
 
             if reply == QMessageBox.StandardButton.Save:
-                # Trigger save
-                self.save_project()
-
-                # Check if save was successful (project should be clean now)
-                if self.project.is_dirty():
-                    # User cancelled save dialog or save failed
-                    event.ignore()
-                    return
+                # Save is async — ignore event and let on_complete trigger close
+                self._pending_close = True
+                save_started = self.save_project()
+                if not save_started:
+                    # User cancelled the file dialog
+                    self._pending_close = False
+                event.ignore()
+                return
             elif reply == QMessageBox.StandardButton.Cancel:
                 # User cancelled exit
                 event.ignore()
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/file_ops.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/file_ops.py
index 7bc96a8..ba5ce9c 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/file_ops.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/file_ops.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ File operations mixin for pyPhotoAlbum
 import os
 from typing import TYPE_CHECKING, Optional, cast
 
+from PyQt6.QtCore import QObject, pyqtSignal
 from PyQt6.QtWidgets import (
     QFileDialog,
     QDialog,
@@ -32,6 +33,16 @@ from pyPhotoAlbum.version_manager import format_version_info, CURRENT_DATA_VERSI
 from pyPhotoAlbum.asset_heal_dialog import AssetHealDialog
 
 
+class _SaveBridge(QObject):
+    """Thread-safe signal bridge for async save callbacks.
+
+    Signals can be safely emitted from any thread; connected slots run on
+    the main (GUI) thread via Qt's queued connection.
+    """
+    progress = pyqtSignal(int, str)
+    finished = pyqtSignal(bool, str)
+
+
 class FileOperationsMixin:
     """Mixin providing file-related operations"""
 
@@ -274,8 +285,16 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
         print(error_msg)
 
     @ribbon_action(label="Save", tooltip="Save the current project", tab="Home", group="File", shortcut="Ctrl+S")
-    def save_project(self):
-        """Save the current project asynchronously with progress feedback"""
+    def save_project(self) -> bool:
+        """Save the current project asynchronously with progress feedback.
+
+        Returns True if an async save was started, False if the user cancelled.
+        """
+        # Prevent concurrent saves — only one background save at a time
+        if getattr(self, "_save_in_progress", False):
+            self.show_status("Save already in progress...")
+            return False
+
         # If project has a file path, use it; otherwise prompt for location
         file_path = self.project.file_path if hasattr(self.project, "file_path") and self.project.file_path else None
 
@@ -284,50 +303,68 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
                 self, "Save Project", "", "pyPhotoAlbum Projects (*.ppz);;All Files (*)"
             )
 
-        if file_path:
-            print(f"Saving project to: {file_path}")
+        if not file_path:
+            return False
 
-            # Create loading widget if not exists
-            if not hasattr(self, "_loading_widget"):
-                self._loading_widget = LoadingWidget(self)
+        self._save_in_progress = True
+        print(f"Saving project to: {file_path}")
 
-            # Show loading widget
-            self._loading_widget.show_loading("Saving project...")
+        # Create loading widget if not exists
+        if not hasattr(self, "_loading_widget"):
+            self._loading_widget = LoadingWidget(self)
 
-            # Define callbacks for async save
-            def on_progress(progress: int, message: str):
-                """Update progress display"""
-                if hasattr(self, "_loading_widget"):
+        # Show loading widget
+        self._loading_widget.show_loading("Saving project...")
+
+        # Bridge object: signals are thread-safe so background thread can
+        # emit them and slots always run on the main (GUI) thread.
+        bridge = _SaveBridge(parent=self)
+
+        def _on_progress(progress: int, message: str):
+            if hasattr(self, "_loading_widget"):
+                try:
                     self._loading_widget.set_progress(progress, 100)
                     self._loading_widget.set_status(message)
+                except RuntimeError:
+                    pass
 
-            def on_complete(success: bool, error: str):
-                """Handle save completion"""
-                # Hide loading widget
+        def _on_finished(success: bool, error: str):
+            self._save_in_progress = False
+            try:
                 if hasattr(self, "_loading_widget"):
                     self._loading_widget.hide_loading()
+            except RuntimeError:
+                pass
 
-                if success:
-                    self.project.file_path = file_path
-                    self.project.mark_clean()
-                    self.show_status(f"Project saved: {file_path}")
-                    print(f"Successfully saved project to: {file_path}")
-                else:
-                    error_msg = f"Failed to save project: {error}"
-                    self.show_status(error_msg)
-                    self.show_error("Save Failed", error_msg)
-                    print(error_msg)
+            if success:
+                self.project.file_path = file_path
+                self.project.mark_clean()
+                self.show_status(f"Project saved: {file_path}")
+                print(f"Successfully saved project to: {file_path}")
+                if getattr(self, "_pending_close", False):
+                    self._pending_close = False
+                    self.close()
+            else:
+                self._pending_close = False
+                error_msg = f"Failed to save project: {error}"
+                self.show_status(error_msg)
+                self.show_error("Save Failed", error_msg)
+                print(error_msg)
 
-            # Start async save
-            save_to_zip_async(
-                self.project,
-                file_path,
-                on_complete=on_complete,
-                on_progress=on_progress
-            )
+        bridge.progress.connect(_on_progress)
+        bridge.finished.connect(_on_finished)
 
-            # Show immediate feedback
-            self.show_status("Saving project in background...", 2000)
+        # Start async save — callbacks emit signals (thread-safe)
+        save_to_zip_async(
+            self.project,
+            file_path,
+            on_complete=lambda ok, err: bridge.finished.emit(ok, err or ""),
+            on_progress=lambda p, m: bridge.progress.emit(p, m),
+        )
+
+        # Show immediate feedback
+        self.show_status("Saving project in background...", 2000)
+        return True
 
     @ribbon_action(label="Heal Assets", tooltip="Reconnect missing image assets", tab="Home", group="File")
     def heal_assets(self):
@@ -456,16 +493,24 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
         scaling_group = None
         scaling_buttons = None
 
+        scope_buttons = None
         if self.project.pages:
             scaling_group = QGroupBox("Apply to Existing Pages")
             scaling_layout = QVBoxLayout()
 
-            info_label = QLabel(
-                "How should existing content be adjusted?\n(Pages with manual sizing will not be affected)"
-            )
-            info_label.setWordWrap(True)
-            scaling_layout.addWidget(info_label)
+            # Scope: which pages to update
+            scaling_layout.addWidget(QLabel("Pages to update:"))
+            scope_buttons = QButtonGroup()
+            scope_non_manual = QRadioButton("Non-manual pages only")
+            scope_non_manual.setChecked(True)
+            scope_all = QRadioButton("All pages (override manual sizing)")
+            scope_buttons.addButton(scope_non_manual, 0)
+            scope_buttons.addButton(scope_all, 1)
+            scaling_layout.addWidget(scope_non_manual)
+            scaling_layout.addWidget(scope_all)
 
+            # Content scaling
+            scaling_layout.addWidget(QLabel("Content adjustment:"))
             scaling_buttons = QButtonGroup()
 
             proportional_radio = QRadioButton("Resize proportionally (fit to smallest axis)")
@@ -515,12 +560,15 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
             new_working_dpi = working_dpi_spinbox.value()
             new_export_dpi = export_dpi_spinbox.value()
 
-            # Determine scaling mode
+            # Determine scaling mode and scope
             scaling_mode = "none"
+            include_manual = False
             if scaling_buttons:
                 selected_id = scaling_buttons.checkedId()
                 modes = {0: "proportional", 1: "stretch", 2: "reposition", 3: "none"}
                 scaling_mode = modes.get(selected_id, "none")
+            if scope_buttons:
+                include_manual = scope_buttons.checkedId() == 1
 
             # Apply settings
             old_size = self.project.page_size_mm
@@ -528,22 +576,23 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
             self.project.working_dpi = new_working_dpi
             self.project.export_dpi = new_export_dpi
 
-            # Update existing pages (exclude manually sized ones)
+            # Update existing pages
             if self.project.pages and old_size != (new_width, new_height):
-                self._apply_page_size_to_project(old_size, (new_width, new_height), scaling_mode)
+                self._apply_page_size_to_project(old_size, (new_width, new_height), scaling_mode, include_manual)
 
             self.update_view()
             self.show_status(f"Project settings updated: {new_width}×{new_height} mm", 2000)
             print(f"Project settings updated: {new_width}×{new_height} mm, scaling mode: {scaling_mode}")
 
-    def _apply_page_size_to_project(self, old_size, new_size, scaling_mode):
+    def _apply_page_size_to_project(self, old_size, new_size, scaling_mode, include_manual=False):
         """
-        Apply new page size to all non-manually-sized pages
+        Apply new page size to existing pages.
 
         Args:
             old_size: Old page size (width, height) in mm
             new_size: New page size (width, height) in mm
             scaling_mode: 'proportional', 'stretch', 'reposition', or 'none'
+            include_manual: If True, also resize manually-sized pages
         """
         old_width, old_height = old_size
         new_width, new_height = new_size
@@ -552,8 +601,9 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
         height_ratio = new_height / old_height if old_height > 0 else 1.0
 
         for page in self.project.pages:
-            # Skip manually sized pages
-            if page.manually_sized:
+            if page.is_cover:
+                continue
+            if page.manually_sized and not include_manual:
                 continue
 
             # Update page size
@@ -634,7 +684,7 @@ class FileOperationsMixin:
             file_path += ".pdf"
 
         # Use async PDF export (non-blocking, UI stays responsive)
-        success = self.gl_widget.export_pdf_async(self.project, file_path, export_dpi=300)
+        success = self.gl_widget.export_pdf_async(self.project, file_path, export_dpi=self.project.export_dpi)
         if success:
             self.show_status("PDF export started...", 2000)
         else:
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/page_ops.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/page_ops.py
index be0ad97..7d8f406 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/page_ops.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/page_ops.py
@@ -148,11 +148,26 @@ class PageOperationsMixin:
         self.project.working_dpi = values["working_dpi"]
         self.project.export_dpi = values["export_dpi"]
 
-        # Set as default if checkbox is checked
-        if values["set_as_default"]:
+
+        # Apply to other pages based on scope
+        # 0 = page only, 1 = non-manual pages, 2 = all pages
+        apply_scope = values.get("apply_scope", 0)
+        if apply_scope in (1, 2):
             self.project.page_size_mm = (width_mm, height_mm)
             print(f"Project default page size set to {width_mm}×{height_mm} mm")
 
+            for page in self.project.pages:
+                if page is selected_page or page.is_cover:
+                    continue
+                if apply_scope == 1 and page.manually_sized:
+                    continue
+                if page.is_double_spread:
+                    page.layout.base_width = width_mm
+                    page.layout.size = (width_mm * 2, height_mm)
+                else:
+                    page.layout.size = (width_mm, height_mm)
+                    page.layout.base_width = width_mm
+
         self.update_view()
 
         # Build status message
@@ -161,7 +176,7 @@ class PageOperationsMixin:
             status_msg = f"{page_name} updated"
         else:
             status_msg = f"{page_name} size: {width_mm}×{height_mm} mm"
-            if values["set_as_default"]:
+            if values.get("apply_scope", 0) in (1, 2):
                 status_msg += " (set as default)"
         self.show_status(status_msg, 2000)
 
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/view_ops.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/view_ops.py
index b9aaf14..0c0c7eb 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/view_ops.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/operations/view_ops.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ View operations mixin for pyPhotoAlbum
 """
 
 from pyPhotoAlbum.decorators import ribbon_action
+from pyPhotoAlbum.dialogs import PrintSettingsDialog
 
 
 class ViewOperationsMixin:
@@ -118,6 +119,34 @@ class ViewOperationsMixin:
         self.show_status(f"Grid {status}", 2000)
         print(f"Grid {status}")
 
+    @ribbon_action(label="Print Settings...", tooltip="Configure bleed and safe area for all pages", tab="View", group="Guides")
+    def open_print_settings(self):
+        """Open the print settings dialog (bleed and safe area)"""
+        if not self.project:
+            return
+
+        dialog = PrintSettingsDialog(self, self.project)
+        if dialog.exec():
+            values = dialog.get_values()
+            self.project.page_bleed_mm = values["page_bleed_mm"]
+            self.project.page_safe_area_mm = values["page_safe_area_mm"]
+            self.update_view()
+            self.show_status(
+                f"Bleed: {values['page_bleed_mm']:.1f}mm, Safe area: {values['page_safe_area_mm']:.1f}mm", 2000
+            )
+
+    @ribbon_action(label="Print Guides", tooltip="Toggle bleed/cut/safe-area guide lines in the editor", tab="View", group="Guides")
+    def toggle_print_guides(self):
+        """Toggle print guide lines (bleed/cut/safe area)"""
+        if not self.project:
+            return
+
+        self.project.show_print_guides = not self.project.show_print_guides
+
+        status = "visible" if self.project.show_print_guides else "hidden"
+        self.update_view()
+        self.show_status(f"Print guides {status}", 2000)
+
     @ribbon_action(label="Show Guides", tooltip="Toggle visibility of guide lines", tab="Insert", group="Snapping")
     def toggle_snap_lines(self):
         """Toggle guide lines visibility"""
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/rendering.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/rendering.py
index b6de704..e83dd71 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/rendering.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/mixins/rendering.py
@@ -93,6 +93,10 @@ class RenderingMixin:
                 page.layout._parent_widget = self
                 page.layout.render(dpi=dpi, project=project)
                 renderer.end_render()
+
+                # Draw bleed/cut/safe-area guides for this page
+                self._draw_page_print_guides(renderer, project)
+
                 pages_rendered += 1
 
             elif page_type == "ghost":
@@ -326,3 +330,77 @@ class RenderingMixin:
 
         finally:
             painter.end()
+
+    def _draw_page_print_guides(self, renderer, project):
+        """
+        Draw bleed/cut/safe-area guide lines around a page using OpenGL.
+
+        - Green dashed rectangle: bleed boundary (extend backgrounds to here)
+        - Magenta rectangle: cut/trim line (finished page edge, only shown when bleed > 0)
+        - Red rectangle: safe area (keep text and logos inside)
+
+        Lines are only drawn when the corresponding project settings are non-zero.
+        """
+        if not getattr(project, "show_print_guides", False):
+            return
+
+        bleed_mm = getattr(project, "page_bleed_mm", 0.0)
+        safe_mm = getattr(project, "page_safe_area_mm", 0.0)
+
+        if bleed_mm <= 0.0 and safe_mm <= 0.0:
+            return
+
+        dpi = project.working_dpi
+        zoom = renderer.zoom
+        sx = renderer.screen_x
+        sy = renderer.screen_y
+        sw = renderer.screen_width
+        sh = renderer.screen_height
+
+        # Convert mm to screen pixels
+        bleed_screen = bleed_mm * dpi / 25.4 * zoom
+        safe_screen = safe_mm * dpi / 25.4 * zoom
+
+        glLineWidth(1.0)
+
+        def _draw_rect_outline(x, y, w, h, r, g, b, dashed=False):
+            glColor3f(r, g, b)
+            if dashed:
+                glEnable(GL_LINE_STIPPLE)
+                glLineStipple(1, 0x00FF)
+            else:
+                glDisable(GL_LINE_STIPPLE)
+            glBegin(GL_LINE_LOOP)
+            glVertex2f(x, y)
+            glVertex2f(x + w, y)
+            glVertex2f(x + w, y + h)
+            glVertex2f(x, y + h)
+            glEnd()
+            glDisable(GL_LINE_STIPPLE)
+
+        # Bleed boundary – green dashed rectangle outside the page
+        if bleed_screen > 0:
+            _draw_rect_outline(
+                sx - bleed_screen,
+                sy - bleed_screen,
+                sw + 2 * bleed_screen,
+                sh + 2 * bleed_screen,
+                0.0, 0.67, 0.0,
+                dashed=True,
+            )
+
+        # Cut/trim line – magenta rectangle at the page edge (only meaningful when bleed > 0)
+        if bleed_screen > 0:
+            _draw_rect_outline(sx, sy, sw, sh, 0.8, 0.0, 0.8)
+
+        # Safe area – red rectangle inside the page
+        if safe_screen > 0:
+            _draw_rect_outline(
+                sx + safe_screen,
+                sy + safe_screen,
+                sw - 2 * safe_screen,
+                sh - 2 * safe_screen,
+                0.8, 0.0, 0.0,
+            )
+
+        glColor3f(1.0, 1.0, 1.0)  # Reset colour
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/page_layout.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/page_layout.py
index 9e11773..72f5800 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/page_layout.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/page_layout.py
@@ -58,8 +58,7 @@ class PageLayout:
 
     def remove_element(self, element: BaseLayoutElement):
         """Remove a layout element from the page"""
-        if element in self.elements:
-            self.elements.remove(element)
+        self.elements.remove(element)
 
     def set_grid_layout(self, grid: "GridLayout"):
         """Set a grid layout for the page"""
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/pdf_exporter.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/pdf_exporter.py
index b5ca275..cf247d7 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/pdf_exporter.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/pdf_exporter.py
@@ -122,9 +122,15 @@ def _process_image_task(task: ImageTask) -> Tuple[str, Optional[bytes], Optional
         if task.corner_radius > 0:
             cropped_img = apply_rounded_corners(cropped_img, task.corner_radius)
 
-        # Serialize image to bytes (PNG for lossless with alpha)
+        # Serialize image: JPEG for photos (much smaller), PNG only when alpha is needed
         buffer = io.BytesIO()
-        cropped_img.save(buffer, format="PNG", optimize=False)
+        has_transparency = cropped_img.mode == "RGBA" and task.corner_radius > 0
+        if has_transparency:
+            cropped_img.save(buffer, format="PNG", optimize=False)
+        else:
+            # Convert to RGB for JPEG (drop alpha channel if present but unused)
+            rgb_img = cropped_img.convert("RGB")
+            rgb_img.save(buffer, format="JPEG", quality=92, optimize=True)
         return (task.task_id, buffer.getvalue(), None)
 
     except Exception as e:
@@ -216,10 +222,18 @@ class PDFExporter:
             # Get page dimensions from project (in mm)
             page_width_mm, page_height_mm = self.project.page_size_mm
 
-            # Convert to PDF points
+            # Bleed expands each page on all sides
+            bleed_mm = self.project.page_bleed_mm
+            bleed_pt = bleed_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
+
+            # Convert to PDF points (base page = cut/trim size)
             page_width_pt = page_width_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
             page_height_pt = page_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
 
+            # Expanded page size includes bleed on all sides
+            expanded_width_pt = page_width_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+            expanded_height_pt = page_height_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+
             # Phase 1: Collect all image tasks and process in parallel
             if progress_callback:
                 progress_callback(0, total_pages, "Collecting images for processing...")
@@ -232,7 +246,7 @@ class PDFExporter:
                 self._preprocess_images_parallel(image_tasks, progress_callback, total_pages)
 
             # Phase 2: Build PDF using pre-processed images
-            c = canvas.Canvas(output_path, pagesize=(page_width_pt, page_height_pt))
+            c = canvas.Canvas(output_path, pagesize=(expanded_width_pt, expanded_height_pt))
 
             pages_processed = 0
             for page in self.project.pages:
@@ -251,10 +265,10 @@ class PDFExporter:
                         if progress_callback:
                             progress_callback(pages_processed, total_pages, "Inserting blank page for alignment...")
 
-                    self._export_spread(c, page, page_width_pt, page_height_pt)
+                    self._export_spread(c, page, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, bleed_pt)
                     pages_processed += 2
                 else:
-                    self._export_single_page(c, page, page_width_pt, page_height_pt)
+                    self._export_single_page(c, page, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, bleed_pt)
                     pages_processed += 1
 
             c.save()
@@ -514,8 +528,6 @@ class PDFExporter:
         for element in sorted(page.layout.elements, key=lambda x: x.z_index):
             self._render_element(c, element, 0, cover_width_pt, cover_height_pt, "Cover")
 
-        # Draw guide lines for front/spine/back zones
-        self._draw_cover_guides(c, cover_width_pt, cover_height_pt)
 
         c.showPage()  # Finish cover page
         self.current_pdf_page += 1
@@ -523,51 +535,24 @@ class PDFExporter:
         # Reset page size for content pages
         c.setPageSize((page_width_pt, page_height_pt))
 
-    def _draw_cover_guides(self, c: canvas.Canvas, cover_width_pt: float, cover_height_pt: float):
-        """Draw guide lines for cover zones (front/spine/back)"""
-        from reportlab.lib.colors import lightgrey
-
-        # Calculate zone boundaries
-        bleed_pt = self.project.cover_bleed_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
-        page_width_pt = self.project.page_size_mm[0] * self.MM_TO_POINTS
-        spine_width_pt = self.project.calculate_spine_width() * self.MM_TO_POINTS
-
-        # Zone boundaries (from left to right)
-        # Bleed | Back | Spine | Front | Bleed
-        back_start = bleed_pt
-        spine_start = bleed_pt + page_width_pt
-        front_start = bleed_pt + page_width_pt + spine_width_pt
-        front_end = bleed_pt + page_width_pt + spine_width_pt + page_width_pt
-
-        # Draw dashed lines at zone boundaries
-        c.saveState()
-        c.setStrokeColor(lightgrey)
-        c.setDash(3, 3)
-        c.setLineWidth(0.5)
-
-        # Back/Spine boundary
-        c.line(spine_start, 0, spine_start, cover_height_pt)
-
-        # Spine/Front boundary
-        c.line(front_start, 0, front_start, cover_height_pt)
-
-        # Bleed boundaries (outer edges)
-        if bleed_pt > 0:
-            c.line(back_start, 0, back_start, cover_height_pt)
-            c.line(front_end, 0, front_end, cover_height_pt)
-
-        c.restoreState()
-
-    def _export_single_page(self, c: canvas.Canvas, page, page_width_pt: float, page_height_pt: float):
+    def _export_single_page(
+        self, c: canvas.Canvas, page, page_width_pt: float, page_height_pt: float, bleed_pt: float = 0.0
+    ):
         """Export a single page to PDF"""
-        # Render all elements
+        expanded_width_pt = page_width_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+        expanded_height_pt = page_height_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+        c.setPageSize((expanded_width_pt, expanded_height_pt))
+
+        # Render all elements, offset by bleed
         for element in sorted(page.layout.elements, key=lambda x: x.z_index):
-            self._render_element(c, element, 0, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number)
+            self._render_element(c, element, 0, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number, bleed_pt)
 
         c.showPage()  # Finish this page
         self.current_pdf_page += 1
 
-    def _export_spread(self, c: canvas.Canvas, page, page_width_pt: float, page_height_pt: float):
+    def _export_spread(
+        self, c: canvas.Canvas, page, page_width_pt: float, page_height_pt: float, bleed_pt: float = 0.0
+    ):
         """Export a double-page spread as two PDF pages"""
         # Get center line position in mm
         page_width_mm = self.project.page_size_mm[0]
@@ -580,7 +565,11 @@ class PDFExporter:
         # Calculate threshold for tiny elements (1:500) in pixels
         threshold_px = page_width_mm * self.SPLIT_THRESHOLD_RATIO * dpi / 25.4
 
+        expanded_width_pt = page_width_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+        expanded_height_pt = page_height_pt + 2 * bleed_pt
+
         # Process elements for left page
+        c.setPageSize((expanded_width_pt, expanded_height_pt))
         for element in sorted(page.layout.elements, key=lambda x: x.z_index):
             element_x_px, element_y_px = element.position
             element_width_px, element_height_px = element.size
@@ -588,7 +577,7 @@ class PDFExporter:
             # Check if element is on left page, right page, or spanning (compare in pixels)
             if element_x_px + element_width_px <= center_px + threshold_px:
                 # Entirely on left page
-                self._render_element(c, element, 0, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number)
+                self._render_element(c, element, 0, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number, bleed_pt)
             elif element_x_px >= center_px - threshold_px:
                 # Skip for now, will render on right page
                 pass
@@ -604,12 +593,13 @@ class PDFExporter:
                     page_number=page.page_number,
                     side="left",
                 )
-                self._render_split_element(params)
+                self._render_split_element(params, bleed_pt)
 
         c.showPage()  # Finish left page
         self.current_pdf_page += 1
 
         # Process elements for right page
+        c.setPageSize((expanded_width_pt, expanded_height_pt))
         for element in sorted(page.layout.elements, key=lambda x: x.z_index):
             element_x_px, element_y_px = element.position
             element_width_px, element_height_px = element.size
@@ -617,7 +607,9 @@ class PDFExporter:
             # Check if element is on right page or spanning (compare in pixels)
             if element_x_px >= center_px - threshold_px and element_x_px + element_width_px > center_px:
                 # Entirely on right page or mostly on right
-                self._render_element(c, element, center_mm, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number + 1)
+                self._render_element(
+                    c, element, center_mm, page_width_pt, page_height_pt, page.page_number + 1, bleed_pt
+                )
             elif element_x_px < center_px and element_x_px + element_width_px > center_px + threshold_px:
                 # Spanning element - render right portion
                 params = SplitRenderParams(
@@ -630,7 +622,7 @@ class PDFExporter:
                     page_number=page.page_number + 1,
                     side="right",
                 )
-                self._render_split_element(params)
+                self._render_split_element(params, bleed_pt)
 
         c.showPage()  # Finish right page
         self.current_pdf_page += 1
@@ -643,6 +635,7 @@ class PDFExporter:
         page_width_pt: float,
         page_height_pt: float,
         page_number: Union[int, str],
+        bleed_pt: float = 0.0,
     ):
         """
         Render a single element on the PDF canvas.
@@ -651,9 +644,10 @@ class PDFExporter:
             c: ReportLab canvas
             element: The layout element to render
             x_offset_mm: X offset in mm (for right page of spread)
-            page_width_pt: Page width in points
-            page_height_pt: Page height in points
+            page_width_pt: Page width in points (cut/trim size, excluding bleed)
+            page_height_pt: Page height in points (cut/trim size, excluding bleed)
             page_number: Current page number (for error messages)
+            bleed_pt: Bleed margin in points; offsets content so cut line sits inside the PDF page
         """
         # Skip placeholders
         if isinstance(element, PlaceholderData):
@@ -673,9 +667,10 @@ class PDFExporter:
         # Adjust x position for offset (now in mm)
         adjusted_x_mm = element_x_mm - x_offset_mm
 
-        # Convert to PDF points and flip Y coordinate (PDF origin is bottom-left)
-        x_pt = adjusted_x_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
-        y_pt = page_height_pt - (element_y_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS) - (element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS)
+        # Convert to PDF points and flip Y coordinate (PDF origin is bottom-left).
+        # bleed_pt shifts content so the cut/trim line is bleed_pt from the PDF page edge.
+        x_pt = adjusted_x_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS + bleed_pt
+        y_pt = page_height_pt + bleed_pt - (element_y_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS) - (element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS)
         width_pt = element_width_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
         height_pt = element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
 
@@ -693,12 +688,13 @@ class PDFExporter:
         elif isinstance(element, TextBoxData):
             self._render_textbox(c, element, x_pt, y_pt, width_pt, height_pt)
 
-    def _render_split_element(self, params: SplitRenderParams):
+    def _render_split_element(self, params: SplitRenderParams, bleed_pt: float = 0.0):
         """
         Render a split element (only the portion on one side of the split line).
 
         Args:
             params: SplitRenderParams containing all rendering parameters
+            bleed_pt: Bleed margin in points; offsets content so cut line sits inside the PDF page
         """
         # Skip placeholders
         if isinstance(params.element, PlaceholderData):
@@ -731,9 +727,9 @@ class PDFExporter:
             # Adjust render position for offset
             adjusted_x_mm = render_x_mm - params.x_offset_mm
 
-            # Convert to points
-            x_pt = adjusted_x_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
-            y_pt = params.page_height_pt - (element_y_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS) - (element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS)
+            # Convert to points (bleed_pt shifts content inside the expanded PDF page)
+            x_pt = adjusted_x_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS + bleed_pt
+            y_pt = params.page_height_pt + bleed_pt - (element_y_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS) - (element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS)
             width_pt = crop_width_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
             height_pt = element_height_mm * self.MM_TO_POINTS
 
@@ -771,6 +767,7 @@ class PDFExporter:
                     params.page_width_pt,
                     params.page_height_pt,
                     params.page_number,
+                    bleed_pt,
                 )
 
     def _render_image(self, ctx: RenderContext):
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/project.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/project.py
index 9808cd3..4190542 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/project.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/project.py
@@ -166,6 +166,11 @@ class Project:
         self.cover_bleed_mm = 0.0  # Bleed margin for cover (default 0mm)
         self.binding_type = "saddle_stitch"  # Binding type for spine calculation
 
+        # Print guide configuration
+        self.page_bleed_mm = 0.0  # Bleed margin for interior pages (default 0mm, e.g. 3mm for printing)
+        self.page_safe_area_mm = 5.0  # Safe area margin inside cut line (default 5mm)
+        self.show_print_guides = False  # Show bleed/cut/safe-area guides in the editor
+
         # Embedded templates - templates that travel with the project
         self.embedded_templates: Dict[str, Dict[str, Any]] = {}
 
@@ -404,6 +409,9 @@ class Project:
             "paper_thickness_mm": self.paper_thickness_mm,
             "cover_bleed_mm": self.cover_bleed_mm,
             "binding_type": self.binding_type,
+            "page_bleed_mm": self.page_bleed_mm,
+            "page_safe_area_mm": self.page_safe_area_mm,
+            "show_print_guides": self.show_print_guides,
             "embedded_templates": self.embedded_templates,
             "snap_to_grid": self.snap_to_grid,
             "snap_to_edges": self.snap_to_edges,
@@ -436,6 +444,9 @@ class Project:
         self.paper_thickness_mm = data.get("paper_thickness_mm", 0.2)
         self.cover_bleed_mm = data.get("cover_bleed_mm", 0.0)
         self.binding_type = data.get("binding_type", "saddle_stitch")
+        self.page_bleed_mm = data.get("page_bleed_mm", 0.0)
+        self.page_safe_area_mm = data.get("page_safe_area_mm", 5.0)
+        self.show_print_guides = data.get("show_print_guides", False)
 
         # Deserialize embedded templates
         self.embedded_templates = data.get("embedded_templates", {})
diff --git a/pyPhotoAlbum/project_serializer.py b/pyPhotoAlbum/project_serializer.py
index 1efcba5..debfbad 100644
--- a/pyPhotoAlbum/project_serializer.py
+++ b/pyPhotoAlbum/project_serializer.py
@@ -197,76 +197,63 @@ def save_to_zip_async(
     Returns:
         The background thread (already started)
     """
+    # Ensure .ppz extension
+    final_zip_path = zip_path
+    if not final_zip_path.lower().endswith(".ppz"):
+        final_zip_path += ".ppz"
+
+    # ---- Work done on the CALLING (main) thread ----
+    # Serialization is pure Python and holds the GIL, but it's fast.
+    # Doing it here keeps the background thread to file-I/O only, which
+    # releases the GIL and keeps the UI responsive.
+    if on_progress:
+        on_progress(0, "Preparing to save...")
+
+    _import_external_images(project)
+
+    if on_progress:
+        on_progress(10, "Serializing project data...")
+    project_data = project.serialize()
+    project_data["serialization_version"] = SERIALIZATION_VERSION
+    project_data["data_version"] = CURRENT_DATA_VERSION
+    project_json_str = json.dumps(project_data, indent=2, sort_keys=True)
+
+    # Collect the asset file list now so the background thread doesn't
+    # need to touch the (potentially temporary) project folder.
+    assets_folder = project.asset_manager.assets_folder
+    folder_path = project.folder_path
+    asset_files: list[tuple[str, str]] = []
+    if os.path.exists(assets_folder):
+        for root, _dirs, files in os.walk(assets_folder):
+            for file in files:
+                file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
+                arcname = os.path.relpath(file_path, folder_path)
+                asset_files.append((file_path, arcname))
+
+    total_files = 1 + len(asset_files)  # project.json + assets
+
+    if on_progress:
+        on_progress(20, f"Starting background write ({total_files} files)...")
+
+    # ---- Work done on the BACKGROUND thread ----
+    # Only file I/O here — zipfile/zlib/shutil all release the GIL.
     def _background_save():
-        """Background thread function to create the ZIP file."""
+        """Background thread: write ZIP file from pre-serialized data."""
         temp_dir = None
         try:
-            # Report progress: Starting
-            if on_progress:
-                on_progress(0, "Preparing to save...")
-
-            # Ensure .ppz extension
-            final_zip_path = zip_path
-            if not final_zip_path.lower().endswith(".ppz"):
-                final_zip_path += ".ppz"
-
-            # Check for and import any external images before saving
-            if on_progress:
-                on_progress(5, "Checking for external images...")
-            _import_external_images(project)
-
-            # Serialize project to dictionary
-            if on_progress:
-                on_progress(10, "Serializing project data...")
-            project_data = project.serialize()
-
-            # Add version information
-            project_data["serialization_version"] = SERIALIZATION_VERSION
-            project_data["data_version"] = CURRENT_DATA_VERSION
-
-            # Create a temporary directory for staging
-            if on_progress:
-                on_progress(15, "Creating temporary staging area...")
             temp_dir = tempfile.mkdtemp(prefix="pyPhotoAlbum_save_")
-
-            # Write project.json to temp directory
-            if on_progress:
-                on_progress(20, "Writing project metadata...")
-            temp_project_json = os.path.join(temp_dir, "project.json")
-            with open(temp_project_json, "w") as f:
-                json.dump(project_data, f, indent=2, sort_keys=True)
-
-            # Create temp ZIP file (not final location - for atomic write)
             temp_zip_path = os.path.join(temp_dir, "project.ppz")
 
-            # Count assets for progress reporting
-            assets_folder = project.asset_manager.assets_folder
-            total_files = 1  # project.json
-            asset_files = []
-            if os.path.exists(assets_folder):
-                for root, dirs, files in os.walk(assets_folder):
-                    for file in files:
-                        asset_files.append((root, file))
-                        total_files += 1
-
             if on_progress:
                 on_progress(25, f"Creating ZIP archive ({total_files} files)...")
 
-            # Create ZIP file in temp location
             with zipfile.ZipFile(temp_zip_path, "w", zipfile.ZIP_DEFLATED) as zipf:
-                # Write project.json
-                zipf.write(temp_project_json, "project.json")
+                zipf.writestr("project.json", project_json_str)
 
-                # Add all assets with progress reporting
                 if asset_files:
-                    # Progress from 25% to 90% for assets
                     progress_range = 90 - 25
-                    for idx, (root, file) in enumerate(asset_files):
-                        file_path = os.path.join(root, file)
-                        arcname = os.path.relpath(file_path, project.folder_path)
+                    for idx, (file_path, arcname) in enumerate(asset_files):
                         zipf.write(file_path, arcname)
-
-                        # Report progress every 10 files or at end
                         if idx % 10 == 0 or idx == len(asset_files) - 1:
                             progress = 25 + int((idx + 1) / len(asset_files) * progress_range)
                             if on_progress:
@@ -275,18 +262,12 @@ def save_to_zip_async(
                                     f"Adding assets... ({idx + 1}/{len(asset_files)})"
                                 )
 
-            # Atomic move: move temp ZIP to final location
             if on_progress:
                 on_progress(95, "Finalizing save...")
 
-            # Ensure parent directory exists
             os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(final_zip_path)), exist_ok=True)
-
-            # Remove old file if it exists
             if os.path.exists(final_zip_path):
                 os.remove(final_zip_path)
-
-            # Move temp ZIP to final location (atomic on same filesystem)
             shutil.move(temp_zip_path, final_zip_path)
 
             if on_progress:
@@ -294,30 +275,24 @@ def save_to_zip_async(
 
             print(f"Project saved to {final_zip_path}")
 
-            # Call completion callback with success
             if on_complete:
                 on_complete(True, None)
 
         except Exception as e:
             error_msg = f"Error saving project: {str(e)}"
             print(error_msg)
-
-            # Call completion callback with error
             if on_complete:
                 on_complete(False, error_msg)
 
         finally:
-            # Clean up temp directory
             if temp_dir and os.path.exists(temp_dir):
                 try:
                     shutil.rmtree(temp_dir)
                 except Exception:
-                    pass  # Ignore cleanup errors
+                    pass
 
-    # Start background thread
     save_thread = threading.Thread(target=_background_save, daemon=True)
     save_thread.start()
-
     return save_thread
 
 
diff --git a/tests/test_file_ops_mixin.py b/tests/test_file_ops_mixin.py
index f7f447a..c2afd81 100644
--- a/tests/test_file_ops_mixin.py
+++ b/tests/test_file_ops_mixin.py
@@ -809,13 +809,14 @@ class TestExportPdf:
         page = Page(layout=layout, page_number=1)
         window.project.pages = [page]
 
+        window.project.export_dpi = 150
         mock_file_dialog.return_value = ("/path/to/output.pdf", "")
         window.gl_widget.export_pdf_async.return_value = True
 
         window.export_pdf()
 
-        # Verify export was called
-        window.gl_widget.export_pdf_async.assert_called_once_with(window.project, "/path/to/output.pdf", export_dpi=300)
+        # Verify export was called with project's export_dpi, not a hardcoded value
+        window.gl_widget.export_pdf_async.assert_called_once_with(window.project, "/path/to/output.pdf", export_dpi=150)
         assert "PDF export started" in window._status_message
 
     @patch("pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations.file_ops.QFileDialog.getSaveFileName")
@@ -833,8 +834,10 @@ class TestExportPdf:
 
         window.export_pdf()
 
-        # Verify .pdf was added
-        window.gl_widget.export_pdf_async.assert_called_once_with(window.project, "/path/to/output.pdf", export_dpi=300)
+        # Verify .pdf was added and project's export_dpi is used
+        window.gl_widget.export_pdf_async.assert_called_once_with(
+            window.project, "/path/to/output.pdf", export_dpi=window.project.export_dpi
+        )
 
     @patch("pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations.file_ops.QFileDialog.getSaveFileName")
     def test_export_pdf_failed_to_start(self, mock_file_dialog, qtbot):
diff --git a/tests/test_frame_manager.py b/tests/test_frame_manager.py
index cfb14ef..b792489 100644
--- a/tests/test_frame_manager.py
+++ b/tests/test_frame_manager.py
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ class TestFrameDefinition:
             frame_type=FrameType.FULL,
         )
         assert frame.description == ""
-        assert frame.assets == {}
+        assert frame.asset_path is None
         assert frame.colorizable is True
         assert frame.default_thickness == 5.0
 
@@ -144,19 +144,20 @@ class TestFrameManager:
         assert isinstance(names, list)
         assert "simple_line" in names
         assert "double_line" in names
-        assert "leafy_corners" in names
+        assert "geometric_corners" in names
 
     def test_bundled_frames_exist(self, frame_manager):
         """Test that expected bundled frames exist"""
         expected_frames = [
             "simple_line",
             "double_line",
-            "rounded_modern",
             "geometric_corners",
-            "leafy_corners",
-            "ornate_flourish",
-            "victorian",
-            "art_nouveau",
+            "floral_corner",
+            "floral_flourish",
+            "ornate_corner",
+            "simple_corner",
+            "corner_decoration",
+            "corner_ornament",
         ]
         for name in expected_frames:
             frame = frame_manager.get_frame(name)
@@ -164,15 +165,15 @@ class TestFrameManager:
 
     def test_modern_frames_are_full_type(self, frame_manager):
         """Test that modern frames are FULL type"""
-        modern_frames = ["simple_line", "double_line", "rounded_modern"]
+        modern_frames = ["simple_line", "double_line"]
         for name in modern_frames:
             frame = frame_manager.get_frame(name)
             assert frame is not None
             assert frame.frame_type == FrameType.FULL
 
-    def test_leafy_corners_is_corners_type(self, frame_manager):
-        """Test that leafy_corners is CORNERS type"""
-        frame = frame_manager.get_frame("leafy_corners")
+    def test_geometric_corners_is_corners_type(self, frame_manager):
+        """Test that geometric_corners is CORNERS type"""
+        frame = frame_manager.get_frame("geometric_corners")
         assert frame is not None
         assert frame.frame_type == FrameType.CORNERS
 
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@ class TestFrameCategories:
     def test_modern_category_not_empty(self, frame_manager):
         """Test MODERN category has frames"""
         frames = frame_manager.get_frames_by_category(FrameCategory.MODERN)
-        assert len(frames) >= 3  # simple_line, double_line, rounded_modern
+        assert len(frames) >= 2  # simple_line, double_line
 
     def test_vintage_category_not_empty(self, frame_manager):
         """Test VINTAGE category has frames"""
@@ -238,9 +239,9 @@ class TestFrameDescriptions:
         frame = frame_manager.get_frame("simple_line")
         assert frame.description != ""
 
-    def test_leafy_corners_has_description(self, frame_manager):
-        """Test leafy_corners has a description"""
-        frame = frame_manager.get_frame("leafy_corners")
+    def test_floral_corner_has_description(self, frame_manager):
+        """Test floral_corner has a description"""
+        frame = frame_manager.get_frame("floral_corner")
         assert frame.description != ""
 
     def test_all_frames_have_descriptions(self, frame_manager):
@@ -268,11 +269,11 @@ class TestFrameThickness:
 
     def test_vintage_frames_are_thicker(self, frame_manager):
         """Test vintage frames have thicker default"""
-        leafy = frame_manager.get_frame("leafy_corners")
-        victorian = frame_manager.get_frame("victorian")
+        floral = frame_manager.get_frame("floral_corner")
+        ornate = frame_manager.get_frame("ornate_corner")
 
-        assert leafy.default_thickness >= 8.0
-        assert victorian.default_thickness >= 10.0
+        assert floral.default_thickness >= 8.0
+        assert ornate.default_thickness >= 8.0
 
     def test_all_thicknesses_positive(self, frame_manager):
         """Test all frames have positive thickness"""
diff --git a/tests/test_page_setup_dialog.py b/tests/test_page_setup_dialog.py
index d780715..3f8c04a 100644
--- a/tests/test_page_setup_dialog.py
+++ b/tests/test_page_setup_dialog.py
@@ -110,7 +110,8 @@ class TestPageSetupDialog:
         # Size editing should be disabled for covers
         assert not dialog.width_spinbox.isEnabled()
         assert not dialog.height_spinbox.isEnabled()
-        assert not dialog.set_default_checkbox.isEnabled()
+        assert not dialog.scope_non_manual.isEnabled()
+        assert not dialog.scope_all_pages.isEnabled()
 
     def test_dialog_double_spread_width_calculation(self, qtbot):
         """Test double spread shows per-page width, not total width"""
@@ -182,7 +183,7 @@ class TestPageSetupDialog:
         dialog.height_spinbox.setValue(280)
         dialog.working_dpi_spinbox.setValue(150)
         dialog.export_dpi_spinbox.setValue(600)
-        dialog.set_default_checkbox.setChecked(True)
+        dialog.scope_all_pages.setChecked(True)
         dialog.cover_checkbox.setChecked(True)
         dialog.thickness_spinbox.setValue(0.15)
         dialog.bleed_spinbox.setValue(5.0)
@@ -199,7 +200,7 @@ class TestPageSetupDialog:
         assert values["height_mm"] == 280
         assert values["working_dpi"] == 150
         assert values["export_dpi"] == 600
-        assert values["set_as_default"] is True
+        assert values["apply_scope"] == 2
 
     def test_dialog_page_change_updates_values(self, qtbot):
         """Test changing selected page updates displayed values"""
@@ -552,7 +553,7 @@ class TestPageSetupIntegration:
             "height_mm": 280,
             "working_dpi": 150,
             "export_dpi": 600,
-            "set_as_default": True,
+            "apply_scope": 1,
         }
 
         # Access the unwrapped function to test business logic directly
@@ -586,7 +587,7 @@ class TestPageSetupIntegration:
         assert window.project.cover_bleed_mm == 5.0
         assert window.project.working_dpi == 150
         assert window.project.export_dpi == 600
-        assert window.project.page_size_mm == (200, 280)  # set_as_default=True
+        assert window.project.page_size_mm == (200, 280)  # apply_scope=1
 
         # Check page size updated
         assert window.project.pages[0].layout.size == (200, 280)
@@ -644,7 +645,7 @@ class TestPageSetupIntegration:
             "height_mm": 297,
             "working_dpi": 96,
             "export_dpi": 300,
-            "set_as_default": False,
+            "apply_scope": 0,
         }
 
         # Get the undecorated method
@@ -716,7 +717,7 @@ class TestPageSetupIntegration:
             "height_mm": 280,  # New height
             "working_dpi": 96,
             "export_dpi": 300,
-            "set_as_default": False,
+            "apply_scope": 0,
         }
 
         from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations import page_ops
@@ -731,3 +732,147 @@ class TestPageSetupIntegration:
         assert window.project.pages[0].layout.base_width == 200
         assert window.project.pages[0].layout.size == (400, 280)  # Double width
         assert window.project.pages[0].manually_sized is True
+
+    def test_set_as_default_updates_double_spread_pages(self, qtbot):
+        """Test set_as_default updates existing double spread pages with doubled width"""
+        from PyQt6.QtWidgets import QMainWindow
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.base import ApplicationStateMixin
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations.page_ops import PageOperationsMixin
+
+        class TestWindow(PageOperationsMixin, ApplicationStateMixin, QMainWindow):
+            def __init__(self):
+                super().__init__()
+                self._project = Project(name="Test")
+                self._project.page_size_mm = (210, 297)
+                self._project.working_dpi = 96
+                self._project.export_dpi = 300
+                self._project.paper_thickness_mm = 0.1
+                self._project.cover_bleed_mm = 3.0
+
+                # Normal page being edited
+                page1 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=210, height=297), page_number=1)
+                # Double spread page (not manually sized - should be updated)
+                page2 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=420, height=297), page_number=2)
+                page2.is_double_spread = True
+                page2.layout.base_width = 210
+                page2.layout.is_facing_page = True
+                # Manually sized page (should NOT be updated)
+                page3 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=150, height=200), page_number=3)
+                page3.manually_sized = True
+                self._project.pages = [page1, page2, page3]
+
+                self._gl_widget = Mock()
+                self._gl_widget._page_renderers = []
+                self._status_bar = Mock()
+                self._update_view_called = False
+
+            def _get_most_visible_page_index(self):
+                return 0
+
+            def update_view(self):
+                self._update_view_called = True
+
+            def show_status(self, message, timeout=0):
+                pass
+
+        window = TestWindow()
+        qtbot.addWidget(window)
+
+        values = {
+            "selected_index": 0,
+            "selected_page": window.project.pages[0],
+            "is_cover": False,
+            "paper_thickness_mm": 0.1,
+            "cover_bleed_mm": 3.0,
+            "width_mm": 200,
+            "height_mm": 280,
+            "working_dpi": 96,
+            "export_dpi": 300,
+            "apply_scope": 1,
+        }
+
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations import page_ops
+
+        undecorated_page_setup = page_ops.PageOperationsMixin.page_setup
+        while hasattr(undecorated_page_setup, "__wrapped__"):
+            undecorated_page_setup = undecorated_page_setup.__wrapped__
+
+        undecorated_page_setup(window, values)
+
+        # Project default updated
+        assert window.project.page_size_mm == (200, 280)
+        # Double spread page updated with doubled width
+        assert window.project.pages[1].layout.base_width == 200
+        assert window.project.pages[1].layout.size == (400, 280)
+        # Manually sized page NOT updated
+        assert window.project.pages[2].layout.size == (150, 200)
+
+    def test_apply_scope_all_pages_overrides_manual_sizing(self, qtbot):
+        """Test apply_scope=2 updates all pages including manually sized ones"""
+        from PyQt6.QtWidgets import QMainWindow
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.base import ApplicationStateMixin
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations.page_ops import PageOperationsMixin
+
+        class TestWindow(PageOperationsMixin, ApplicationStateMixin, QMainWindow):
+            def __init__(self):
+                super().__init__()
+                self._project = Project(name="Test")
+                self._project.page_size_mm = (210, 297)
+                self._project.working_dpi = 96
+                self._project.export_dpi = 300
+                self._project.paper_thickness_mm = 0.1
+                self._project.cover_bleed_mm = 3.0
+
+                page1 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=210, height=297), page_number=1)
+                page2 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=420, height=297), page_number=2)
+                page2.is_double_spread = True
+                page2.layout.base_width = 210
+                page2.layout.is_facing_page = True
+                page3 = Page(layout=PageLayout(width=150, height=200), page_number=3)
+                page3.manually_sized = True
+                self._project.pages = [page1, page2, page3]
+
+                self._gl_widget = Mock()
+                self._gl_widget._page_renderers = []
+                self._status_bar = Mock()
+                self._update_view_called = False
+
+            def _get_most_visible_page_index(self):
+                return 0
+
+            def update_view(self):
+                self._update_view_called = True
+
+            def show_status(self, message, timeout=0):
+                pass
+
+        window = TestWindow()
+        qtbot.addWidget(window)
+
+        values = {
+            "selected_index": 0,
+            "selected_page": window.project.pages[0],
+            "is_cover": False,
+            "paper_thickness_mm": 0.1,
+            "cover_bleed_mm": 3.0,
+            "width_mm": 200,
+            "height_mm": 280,
+            "working_dpi": 96,
+            "export_dpi": 300,
+            "apply_scope": 2,
+        }
+
+        from pyPhotoAlbum.mixins.operations import page_ops
+
+        undecorated_page_setup = page_ops.PageOperationsMixin.page_setup
+        while hasattr(undecorated_page_setup, "__wrapped__"):
+            undecorated_page_setup = undecorated_page_setup.__wrapped__
+
+        undecorated_page_setup(window, values)
+
+        # Project default updated
+        assert window.project.page_size_mm == (200, 280)
+        # Double spread updated
+        assert window.project.pages[1].layout.size == (400, 280)
+        # Manually sized page IS updated when scope=2
+        assert window.project.pages[2].layout.size == (200, 280)
diff --git a/tests/test_page_setup_dialog_mocked.py b/tests/test_page_setup_dialog_mocked.py
index fcc7982..72b3115 100644
--- a/tests/test_page_setup_dialog_mocked.py
+++ b/tests/test_page_setup_dialog_mocked.py
@@ -53,7 +53,9 @@ class TestPageSetupDialogWithMocks:
             dialog.cover_checkbox = Mock()
             dialog.width_spinbox = Mock()
             dialog.height_spinbox = Mock()
-            dialog.set_default_checkbox = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_non_manual = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_all_pages = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_page_only = Mock()
 
             # Mock the update spine info method
             dialog._update_spine_info = Mock()
@@ -187,8 +189,8 @@ class TestPageSetupDialogWithMocks:
             dialog.export_dpi_spinbox = Mock()
             dialog.export_dpi_spinbox.value.return_value = 600
 
-            dialog.set_default_checkbox = Mock()
-            dialog.set_default_checkbox.isChecked.return_value = True
+            dialog._apply_scope_group = Mock()
+            dialog._apply_scope_group.checkedId.return_value = 2
 
             # Get values
             values = dialog.get_values()
@@ -203,7 +205,7 @@ class TestPageSetupDialogWithMocks:
             assert values["height_mm"] == 280.0
             assert values["working_dpi"] == 150
             assert values["export_dpi"] == 600
-            assert values["set_as_default"] is True
+            assert values["apply_scope"] == 2
 
     def test_cover_page_width_display(self):
         """Test cover page shows full width, not base width"""
@@ -224,7 +226,9 @@ class TestPageSetupDialogWithMocks:
             dialog.cover_checkbox = Mock()
             dialog.width_spinbox = Mock()
             dialog.height_spinbox = Mock()
-            dialog.set_default_checkbox = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_non_manual = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_all_pages = Mock()
+            dialog.scope_page_only = Mock()
             dialog._update_spine_info = Mock()
 
             # Call _on_page_changed for cover page
@@ -238,7 +242,8 @@ class TestPageSetupDialogWithMocks:
             # Verify widgets were disabled for cover
             dialog.width_spinbox.setEnabled.assert_called_with(False)
             dialog.height_spinbox.setEnabled.assert_called_with(False)
-            dialog.set_default_checkbox.setEnabled.assert_called_with(False)
+            dialog.scope_non_manual.setEnabled.assert_called_with(False)
+            dialog.scope_all_pages.setEnabled.assert_called_with(False)
 
     # Note: Additional widget state tests are covered in test_page_setup_dialog.py
     # using qtbot which properly handles Qt widget initialization
diff --git a/tests/test_pdf_export.py b/tests/test_pdf_export.py
index 228f86b..8f275f4 100755
--- a/tests/test_pdf_export.py
+++ b/tests/test_pdf_export.py
@@ -965,6 +965,222 @@ def test_pdf_exporter_image_downsampling():
             os.remove(img_path)
 
 
+def test_pdf_exporter_bleed_expands_page_size():
+    """Test that setting page_bleed_mm expands the PDF page dimensions"""
+    import pdfplumber
+
+    MM_TO_POINTS = 2.834645669
+    page_width_mm = 210.0
+    page_height_mm = 297.0
+    bleed_mm = 3.0
+
+    # Export WITHOUT bleed
+    project_no_bleed = Project("No Bleed")
+    project_no_bleed.page_size_mm = (page_width_mm, page_height_mm)
+    project_no_bleed.page_bleed_mm = 0.0
+    page_no_bleed = Page(page_number=1, is_double_spread=False)
+    project_no_bleed.add_page(page_no_bleed)
+
+    # Export WITH bleed
+    project_bleed = Project("With Bleed")
+    project_bleed.page_size_mm = (page_width_mm, page_height_mm)
+    project_bleed.page_bleed_mm = bleed_mm
+    page_bleed = Page(page_number=1, is_double_spread=False)
+    project_bleed.add_page(page_bleed)
+
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".pdf", delete=False) as f1:
+        path_no_bleed = f1.name
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".pdf", delete=False) as f2:
+        path_bleed = f2.name
+
+    try:
+        exporter_no_bleed = PDFExporter(project_no_bleed)
+        success, _ = exporter_no_bleed.export(path_no_bleed)
+        assert success
+
+        exporter_bleed = PDFExporter(project_bleed)
+        success, _ = exporter_bleed.export(path_bleed)
+        assert success
+
+        with pdfplumber.open(path_no_bleed) as pdf:
+            w_no_bleed = pdf.pages[0].width
+            h_no_bleed = pdf.pages[0].height
+
+        with pdfplumber.open(path_bleed) as pdf:
+            w_bleed = pdf.pages[0].width
+            h_bleed = pdf.pages[0].height
+
+        bleed_pt = bleed_mm * MM_TO_POINTS
+        expected_w = page_width_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + 2 * bleed_pt
+        expected_h = page_height_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + 2 * bleed_pt
+
+        assert abs(w_no_bleed - page_width_mm * MM_TO_POINTS) < 1.0, (
+            f"No-bleed page width mismatch: {w_no_bleed:.2f} vs {page_width_mm * MM_TO_POINTS:.2f}"
+        )
+        assert abs(w_bleed - expected_w) < 1.0, (
+            f"Bleed page width mismatch: {w_bleed:.2f} vs {expected_w:.2f}"
+        )
+        assert abs(h_bleed - expected_h) < 1.0, (
+            f"Bleed page height mismatch: {h_bleed:.2f} vs {expected_h:.2f}"
+        )
+        assert w_bleed > w_no_bleed, "Bleed page should be wider than non-bleed page"
+        assert h_bleed > h_no_bleed, "Bleed page should be taller than non-bleed page"
+
+    finally:
+        if os.path.exists(path_no_bleed):
+            os.remove(path_no_bleed)
+        if os.path.exists(path_bleed):
+            os.remove(path_bleed)
+
+
+def test_pdf_exporter_spread_bleed_expands_and_offsets():
+    """Test that double spread pages each get bleed on all 4 sides, same as single pages"""
+    import pdfplumber
+    from PIL import Image as PILImage
+
+    MM_TO_POINTS = 2.834645669
+    page_width_mm = 210.0
+    page_height_mm = 297.0
+    bleed_mm = 3.0
+    bleed_pt = bleed_mm * MM_TO_POINTS
+    dpi = 96
+
+    img = PILImage.new("RGB", (200, 200), color="red")
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".png", delete=False) as img_f:
+        img_path = img_f.name
+        img.save(img_path)
+
+    try:
+        project = Project("Spread Bleed")
+        project.page_size_mm = (page_width_mm, page_height_mm)
+        project.working_dpi = dpi
+        project.page_bleed_mm = bleed_mm
+
+        spread = Page(page_number=1, is_double_spread=True)
+        page_w_px = page_width_mm * dpi / 25.4
+        page_h_px = page_height_mm * dpi / 25.4
+        center_px = page_w_px
+
+        # Full-page element on left page (x=0 to center)
+        left_img = ImageData(image_path=img_path, x=0, y=0, width=page_w_px, height=page_h_px)
+        # Full-page element on right page (x=center to 2*center)
+        right_img = ImageData(image_path=img_path, x=center_px, y=0, width=page_w_px, height=page_h_px)
+        spread.layout.add_element(left_img)
+        spread.layout.add_element(right_img)
+        project.add_page(spread)
+
+        with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".pdf", delete=False) as pdf_f:
+            pdf_path = pdf_f.name
+
+        try:
+            exporter = PDFExporter(project)
+            success, warnings = exporter.export(pdf_path)
+            assert success, f"Export failed: {warnings}"
+
+            expected_page_w = page_width_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + 2 * bleed_pt
+            expected_page_h = page_height_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + 2 * bleed_pt
+            expected_img_x1 = page_width_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + bleed_pt
+
+            with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf:
+                spread_pages = [pg for pg in pdf.pages if pg.images]
+                assert len(spread_pages) == 2, f"Expected 2 pages with images, got {len(spread_pages)}"
+
+                for pg in spread_pages:
+                    # Page size includes bleed on all sides
+                    assert abs(pg.width - expected_page_w) < 1.0, (
+                        f"Page width {pg.width:.2f} != expected {expected_page_w:.2f}"
+                    )
+                    assert abs(pg.height - expected_page_h) < 1.0, (
+                        f"Page height {pg.height:.2f} != expected {expected_page_h:.2f}"
+                    )
+                    # Image starts at bleed_pt from left (3mm inner padding)
+                    img_obj = pg.images[0]
+                    assert abs(img_obj["x0"] - bleed_pt) < 1.0, (
+                        f"Image x0={img_obj['x0']:.2f} != bleed_pt={bleed_pt:.2f}"
+                    )
+                    # Image ends bleed_pt from right edge (3mm outer padding)
+                    assert abs(img_obj["x1"] - expected_img_x1) < 1.0, (
+                        f"Image x1={img_obj['x1']:.2f} != {expected_img_x1:.2f}"
+                    )
+
+        finally:
+            if os.path.exists(pdf_path):
+                os.remove(pdf_path)
+    finally:
+        if os.path.exists(img_path):
+            os.remove(img_path)
+
+
+def test_pdf_exporter_bleed_offsets_content():
+    """Test that bleed shifts image content by bleed_pt so it appears at correct position"""
+    import pdfplumber
+    from PIL import Image as PILImage
+
+    MM_TO_POINTS = 2.834645669
+    page_width_mm = 210.0
+    page_height_mm = 297.0
+    bleed_mm = 3.0
+    bleed_pt = bleed_mm * MM_TO_POINTS
+
+    # Create a solid-color test image
+    test_img = PILImage.new("RGB", (200, 200), color="red")
+    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".png", delete=False) as img_f:
+        img_path = img_f.name
+        test_img.save(img_path)
+
+    try:
+        # Place image at page position (50mm, 50mm)
+        element_x_mm = 50.0
+        element_y_mm = 50.0
+        element_w_mm = 40.0
+        element_h_mm = 40.0
+        dpi = 96
+        element_x_px = element_x_mm * dpi / 25.4
+        element_y_px = element_y_mm * dpi / 25.4
+        element_w_px = element_w_mm * dpi / 25.4
+        element_h_px = element_h_mm * dpi / 25.4
+
+        project = Project("Bleed Offset")
+        project.page_size_mm = (page_width_mm, page_height_mm)
+        project.working_dpi = dpi
+        project.page_bleed_mm = bleed_mm
+
+        page = Page(page_number=1, is_double_spread=False)
+        image = ImageData(image_path=img_path, x=element_x_px, y=element_y_px,
+                          width=element_w_px, height=element_h_px)
+        page.layout.add_element(image)
+        project.add_page(page)
+
+        with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=".pdf", delete=False) as pdf_f:
+            pdf_path = pdf_f.name
+
+        try:
+            exporter = PDFExporter(project)
+            success, warnings = exporter.export(pdf_path)
+            assert success, f"Export failed: {warnings}"
+
+            with pdfplumber.open(pdf_path) as pdf:
+                pg = pdf.pages[0]
+                images = pg.images
+                assert len(images) > 0, "No images found in PDF"
+
+                img_obj = images[0]
+                # x0 should be element_x_pt + bleed_pt from left edge of expanded page
+                expected_x0 = element_x_mm * MM_TO_POINTS + bleed_pt
+                actual_x0 = img_obj["x0"]
+                assert abs(actual_x0 - expected_x0) < 2.0, (
+                    f"Image X offset mismatch: expected {expected_x0:.2f}, got {actual_x0:.2f}"
+                )
+
+        finally:
+            if os.path.exists(pdf_path):
+                os.remove(pdf_path)
+
+    finally:
+        if os.path.exists(img_path):
+            os.remove(img_path)
+
+
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     print("Running PDF export tests...\n")
 
@@ -984,6 +1200,8 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         test_pdf_exporter_varying_aspect_ratios()
         test_pdf_exporter_rotated_image()
         test_pdf_exporter_image_downsampling()
+        test_pdf_exporter_bleed_expands_page_size()
+        test_pdf_exporter_bleed_offsets_content()
 
         print("\n✓ All tests passed!")
 
diff --git a/tests/test_project.py b/tests/test_project.py
index f51d295..df278f9 100755
--- a/tests/test_project.py
+++ b/tests/test_project.py
@@ -48,6 +48,52 @@ class TestProject:
         assert project.working_dpi == 300
         assert project.page_size_mm == (140, 140)  # Default 14cm x 14cm square
 
+    def test_print_guide_defaults(self):
+        """Test that print guide settings have correct defaults"""
+        project = Project()
+
+        assert project.page_bleed_mm == 0.0
+        assert project.page_safe_area_mm == 5.0
+        assert project.show_print_guides is False
+
+    def test_print_guide_serialization_roundtrip(self):
+        """Test that print guide settings are serialized and deserialized correctly"""
+        project = Project()
+        project.page_bleed_mm = 3.0
+        project.page_safe_area_mm = 8.0
+        project.show_print_guides = True
+
+        data = project.serialize()
+
+        assert data["page_bleed_mm"] == 3.0
+        assert data["page_safe_area_mm"] == 8.0
+        assert data["show_print_guides"] is True
+
+        # Deserialize into a new project
+        restored = Project()
+        restored.deserialize(data)
+
+        assert restored.page_bleed_mm == 3.0
+        assert restored.page_safe_area_mm == 8.0
+        assert restored.show_print_guides is True
+
+    def test_print_guide_deserialization_defaults(self):
+        """Test that missing print guide fields in old data fall back to defaults"""
+        project = Project()
+        data = project.serialize()
+
+        # Simulate old project file without these keys
+        del data["page_bleed_mm"]
+        del data["page_safe_area_mm"]
+        del data["show_print_guides"]
+
+        restored = Project()
+        restored.deserialize(data)
+
+        assert restored.page_bleed_mm == 0.0
+        assert restored.page_safe_area_mm == 5.0
+        assert restored.show_print_guides is False
+
     def test_initialization_with_name(self):
         """Test Project initialization with custom name"""
         project = Project(name="My Album")
diff --git a/tests/test_view_ops_mixin.py b/tests/test_view_ops_mixin.py
index 8d4d5f9..5b3f4c3 100755
--- a/tests/test_view_ops_mixin.py
+++ b/tests/test_view_ops_mixin.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ class TestViewWindow(ViewOperationsMixin, QMainWindow):
         self.project.snap_to_edges = True
         self.project.snap_to_guides = True
         self.project.show_snap_lines = True
+        self.project.show_print_guides = False
         self.project.grid_size_mm = 10.0
         self.project.snap_threshold_mm = 5.0
         self._update_view_called = False
@@ -125,6 +126,44 @@ class TestZoomOperations:
         assert not window._update_view_called
 
 
+class TestPrintGuidesToggle:
+    """Test print guides toggle operation"""
+
+    def test_toggle_print_guides_show(self, qtbot):
+        window = TestViewWindow()
+        qtbot.addWidget(window)
+
+        window.project.show_print_guides = False
+
+        window.toggle_print_guides()
+
+        assert window.project.show_print_guides is True
+        assert "visible" in window._status_message.lower()
+        assert window._update_view_called
+
+    def test_toggle_print_guides_hide(self, qtbot):
+        window = TestViewWindow()
+        qtbot.addWidget(window)
+
+        window.project.show_print_guides = True
+
+        window.toggle_print_guides()
+
+        assert window.project.show_print_guides is False
+        assert "hidden" in window._status_message.lower()
+        assert window._update_view_called
+
+    def test_toggle_print_guides_no_project(self, qtbot):
+        window = TestViewWindow()
+        qtbot.addWidget(window)
+
+        window.project = None
+
+        window.toggle_print_guides()
+
+        assert not window._update_view_called
+
+
 class TestSnappingToggles:
     """Test snapping toggle operations"""