Postcard Printing

Let your customers know you’re thinking about them with eye-catching postcards that advertise a promotion, a special event, your latest real estate listing or new menu items you’re offering. Studies find customers respond better to postcards and other direct mail than they do to email or online ads. Direct mail postcard printing is a great way to stay in touch, offer specials and thank your customers for their business.

We print postcards in every possible size and configuration, but if you don’t see your size and specs, call us. We are happy to print custom sizes, and special orders don’t upset us.

Graphic Design Service

If your postcards aren’t making the impact you want, consider a design change. New colors and an eye-catching layout can sometimes shake things up. As a full-service design and printing company, we can help with graphic illustration and design. Our affordable, all-in-one design and printing packages can help you create postcards that will get your customers calling, visiting and buying.

Available Postcard Paper or Stock

24pt C2S Cardstock
100 lb White Linen Cover
16pt C2S Cardstock
100 lb Uncoated Cover (14pt)
9pt C2S Cardstock

Available Coatings:

(Not available on all paper or stock)
High Gloss UV
High Gloss UV on ONE SIDE
Gloss Aqueous
Matte Aqueous

Options Available for Postcards

Banding
Corner Rounding
Digital Proof
Lamination
QR Code
Shrink Wrapping
Variable Data

We do tons of postcard printing, and we have streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. Just download the postcard template for the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.

Postcard Specifications

If you are doing a custom size or do not see a template in the application you are using, please be sure to use the following specifications to design your postcard.

How to Save Your Files for Print

To ensure the best print results, follow these file setup guidelines when preparing your artwork:

File Setup Checklist

Resolution: 300 dpi
Bleed: 1/8" (0.125") on all sides
Color Mode: CMYK (or spot colors when applicable)
File Format: PDF (with fonts embedded or outlined)

Important Notes

• Make sure images are not compressed (turn off downsampling when exporting)
• Backgrounds that touch the edge must extend 0.125" beyond the trim line (bleed)
• You may include crop marks, but do not include file names or timestamps — it can throw off the layout
• Embed or outline all fonts to ensure crisp, clean text and avoid font errors

How to Export a Press-Quality PDF

InDesign

File > Export
Choose format: Adobe PDF (Print)
Select preset: Press Quality
Under Marks and Bleeds, check:
- Crop Marks
- Use Document Bleed Settings (.125")
Click Export

Illustrator

File > Save As or Save a Copy
Choose format: Adobe PDF
Select preset: Press Quality
Under Marks and Bleeds, check:
- Crop Marks
- Bleed (.125")
Click Save

Photoshop

File > Save As
Choose format: Photoshop PDF
Select preset: Press Quality
Click Save

Why This Matters

A press-quality PDF helps avoid printing issues, keeps your design accurate, and ensures everything prints clean and sharp. If you have any questions, give us a call at 877-613-1913 we’re here to help!

Postcard Template Download

Using our postcard template is simple. Just download the size and application format you need, create your artwork, and upload your design to print.