Standard Postcard Printing is Your Best Option
Looking for a low-cost but high-impact promotional tool for your company? Standard postcard printing is cost-effective without sacrificing quality, quantity, or reach. To make a significant announcement, you can distribute several or a huge quantity of postcards to specific consumer addresses or give them out as discount coupons in store.
Which Postcard Size Is Right for Me?
- The size of 4″ x 6″ is just right for a simple and easy-to-read message. It’s also simple to store and is eligible for USPS First-Class mail.
- Against the smaller, ordinary postcards received as personal mail, 5″ x 7″ jumps out. Its width enables for the perfect blend of photos and intriguing writing. It’s ideal for advertising a new company or product line.
- 5.5″ x 8.5″ provides plenty of room for an image-heavy or highly graphic design. Recommended for postcards announcing a promotion or special offer that is only available in-store or for a limited time.
- Among the popular postcard sizes, 6″ x 9″ is the largest. For postcards with more than three photographs, this is a good option.
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What is a PDF proof?
It is a PDF document we prepare upon your request, so you can review your design for details like trim lines, folding lines and colors before we print your order.
How long does it take for PDF proofs to get ready?
If you request a PDF proof, it will be ready within 6 hours after you place your order. You will receive an email notification once your proof is ready. You will need to go to your account to review and approve your proof so we can continue processing your order.
Note: On rare occasions, we find issues in your files that require further input from you. In such cases, our experts will contact you within 24 business hours to work with you on a resolution.
Will requesting a PDF proof delay my order?
Possibly. Proofs approved before 2PM CST will go into the printing queue that day. Proofs approved after 2PM CST will go into the printing queue the following day.
What if I find a problem with my PDF proof?
If you notice any issues in your PDF proof, you can reject it and request a new one with additional comments or instructions, or you can submit a new file. You can always contact
Customer Service if you need further assistance with your files.
Do you correct possible spelling errors in my artwork?
No. We do not change text or art. We only fix print-related technical issues found in your file.
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COMPLETE order before 5PM CST
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Turnaround time can sometimes become confusing. Here are some helpful tips that would help you understand Turnaround Time better:
- Turnaround Time is the time that takes us to print your item and make it ready for pickup or shipping.
- Shipping time is NOT included in Turnaround Time.
- You have the option to select from multiple Turnaround Time options when placing your order. This option is sometimes titled “Ready to Ship In” on our website.
- If you fully pay for your order and upload your files before 5PM CST, the Turnaround Time starts the next business day. For orders completed after 5 PM CST, Turnaround Time starts on the second business day.
- If you request a proof, or if you are asked to review your proof because of a problem, you need to approve the proof before 5 PM CST to get your Turnaround started the next business day. For proofs approved after 5 PM CST, turnaround starts on the second business day. If you have a pending payment, your entire order will be placed on hold. Once you fully pay for your order, your Turnaround starts based on the above guideline.
- Weekends and national holidays are excluded from Turnaround Time.
File Specifications
File Formats
The preferred file format for printing is PDF. We also accept JPG, JPEG, PSD, PNG, TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, Publisher, DOCX, DOC, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT and CSV files
Artwork Requirements
We require artworks to be in CMYK color space and have a minimum resolution of 300dpi. A 0.125″ bleed from each side of artwork is required for most products.
Element Sizes
We recommend to keep small texts at 8pt and thin lines at 0.5pt to avoid problems during printing.
Bleed Area
A bleed area is when an image extends beyond the cut line of the printed product. If your image is not white on all four sides, you MUST include an extra 1/8″ (0.125″) on each side of the card to be trimmed after the printing is complete. For example, if you are ordering a 3.5″ x 2″ business cards, you would set your artwork size to 3.75″ x 2.25″.
Cut Line
The cut line is where your product will be trimmed to, once the bleed area is removed. But please remember, due to cutting tolerances of printing, the cut may shift up to 1/16 of an inch in any direction.
Safe Area
A safe area is a margin within the cut line which will prevent text or type from being cut off. It is imperative that no text or essential parts of your artwork come within 1/8″ of the trim line. Due to mechanical tolerance during the cutting process, any content within 1/8″ of the trim line may be cut off.
