Postcards stand out as a remarkably effective marketing tool, offering a direct line to your potential customers right through their mailboxes. Whether you’re looking to announce new services, celebrate grand openings, highlight new locations, or promote clearance sales, custom postcards deliver your message with impact. For businesses aiming to boost foot traffic, mailing exclusive coupons and discounts to carefully targeted neighborhoods is a proven strategy.
But the versatility of postcards extends far beyond just advertising. For those who love to travel, creating personalized postcards to share experiences with family and friends adds a unique touch to staying connected while on the road. Postcards are also an ideal choice for sending out heartfelt announcements, warm greetings, or elegant invitations, such as save-the-date cards or festive holiday greetings. Our flexible postcard printing process even accommodates creative projects like single-page calendars, distinctive party invites, and memorable photo prints.
Unleash Your Creativity with Customization Options
At amazingprint.net, we simplify the process of designing a custom postcard that perfectly aligns with your vision and objectives. We offer an extensive array of customization options, ensuring your postcards are truly unique. Choose from a variety of sizes to best suit your message, explore different paper stocks to achieve the desired feel and durability, and select from a range of finishing touches to add that extra appeal.
You have the freedom to upload your own print-ready design, giving you complete creative control. Alternatively, for those seeking design assistance, our user-friendly online design tool is at your fingertips. It empowers you to craft a compelling postcard design even without prior graphic design experience. And if you ever have questions or need guidance, our dedicated customer service team is readily available by phone, prepared to assist you with any inquiries or concerns throughout the entire custom postcard printing journey.
Quality Printing and Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are committed to delivering exceptional quality in every print. Our state-of-the-art full-color offset and digital printing processes ensure that your custom postcards are produced to the highest standards. We stand firmly behind the quality of our products, offering a 100% satisfaction guarantee for first-time customers. If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your final printed postcards, please don’t hesitate to let us know. If we identify an error on our part, we will gladly reprint your order, ensuring your satisfaction is our ultimate priority.
Explore Our Paper Stocks with a Free Sample Kit
To help you experience the quality and variety of our materials firsthand, we encourage you to request a free sample kit. This kit includes a selection of our product offerings, allowing you to see and feel the different paper stocks and coatings we provide. This hands-on experience will assist you in making the best choice for your custom postcard printing project. [Click here to request your free sample kit.] (https://www.gotprint.com/products/sample-kits/free.html)
Affordable Pricing for High-Impact Postcards
We believe that high-quality custom postcard printing should be accessible to everyone. Our pricing is designed to be cost-effective without compromising on quality. As an example, our standard-sized (4″ x 6″) double-sided postcards start at just $26.40 for a set of 100 cards. Regardless of the size or paper stock you choose, we are dedicated to offering competitive prices for premium custom postcards.
Two Convenient Ways to Print Your Custom Postcards
We offer two streamlined pathways to bring your custom postcard printing project to life.
Option 1: Upload Your Own Design
If you have already designed your postcard and have a print-ready file, this option is for you. Begin by downloading our postcard templates. These templates are pre-formatted with guidelines for the safe zone, trim line, and bleed line, ensuring your design is perfectly prepared for printing. Use these templates to create your print-ready design file.
Once your design is complete, simply select your desired specifications on our order form – including size, paper stock, color printing options, and quantity – and upload your file. You can then choose between an instant screen proof for a quick review or a manually processed PDF proof for a more detailed check before printing.
Option 2: Design Online with Our Easy-to-Use Tool
For those who prefer to design directly online, our intuitive online design tool is the perfect solution. You don’t need to be a graphic designer or invest in expensive software to create professional-looking postcards. Simply select a template that resonates with your vision and then customize it to your needs. Easily edit the default text, upload your own graphics, images, and backgrounds, and personalize every element to create a unique postcard that captures your brand identity or personal message.
And for those seeking a truly bespoke design, we also offer the option to collaborate with our professional designers. You can add one of our affordable design service packages to your order and have a dedicated designer create a completely unique and personalized postcard tailored to your specific requirements. [Learn more about our design service packages.] (https://www.gotprint.com/services/design/info.html)
Professionally Designed Templates to Jumpstart Your Creativity
If you’re looking for design inspiration or a starting point for your custom postcards, explore our wide selection of professionally designed online templates. These templates are created for various industries and purposes, making it easy to find a design that aligns with your business or personal style. Customize these templates with your company name, logo, key messages, and contact information to create branded marketing materials quickly and efficiently. We offer templates for popular sectors such as real estate, beauty and wellness, financial services, food and beverage, and construction, among many others. Every printable postcard design template is fully customizable, allowing you to perfectly match your brand’s identity and messaging.
Popular Postcard Sizes to Suit Every Need
Choosing the right size is a key aspect of custom postcard printing. The most commonly requested postcard sizes are 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 6″ x 9″, and 8.5″ x 5.5″. We also offer smaller postcard sizes, which can be a budget-conscious option for large mailings, and larger sizes that provide more space to showcase your products or services and deliver a more impactful message. If you are planning an Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) campaign, our order form clearly marks the EDDM-eligible postcard sizes for your convenience, ensuring your postcards meet postal requirements.
File Format and Resolution Guidelines
To ensure optimal print quality for your custom postcards, please adhere to the following file format and resolution guidelines. We accept a wide range of file types, including TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, and PDF files. For PSD, PDF, and AI files, please ensure they are in CMYK mode to guarantee accurate color reproduction in printing. The recommended resolution for your postcard files is 300 to 350 dpi (dots per inch). The maximum file upload size is 75 megabytes per file.
Understanding Safe Zone and Bleed for Perfect Prints
When preparing your design file, it’s important to understand the concepts of the Safe Zone and Bleed. The Safe Zone is the area within your postcard layout where all critical elements, such as text, images, and logos, should be positioned. Keeping these elements within the safe zone ensures they will not be trimmed off during the cutting process and will be clearly visible on the final printed postcard.
The Bleed area is the outer margin of your design that extends beyond the trim line. This extra area is intentionally trimmed off during production. The purpose of bleed is to ensure that your graphics, backgrounds, and colors extend all the way to the edge of the finished postcard, without any white borders or unprinted edges. For postcard files, we require a 0.1″ bleed.
Premium Paper Stocks for a Variety of Looks and Feels
The choice of paper stock significantly impacts the final look and feel of your custom postcards. We offer a diverse selection of premium paper stocks with varying thicknesses and coating options to suit your specific needs and preferences. Our 14 pt. paper stock is a popular all-around choice, available in both uncoated and glossy finishes. For those seeking an exceptionally high-end paper option, our Trifecta Ultimate collection presents ultra-thick triple-layer stocks, ranging from 24 pt. to a substantial 38 pt. thickness.
For durable postcards with vibrant colors, our 14 pt. glossy cover stock is a customer favorite. If you desire a softer, more vintage aesthetic, consider our 14 pt. uncoated paper or our 16 pt. matte cover stock. And for truly luxurious postcards or invitations that make a statement, our ultra-thick Trifecta stocks, with either a velvety soft-touch finish or a textured canvas finish, provide an unparalleled tactile experience. [Explore our range of paper stocks.] (https://www.gotprint.com/company/stock/papers/info.html)
Production and Turnaround Time
The standard production time for custom postcard printing is typically 2 to 6 business days, depending on the specific paper stock you select. Production time begins the business day after you have approved your order and your payment has been processed. If your order is approved and payment is processed by 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET, production time can commence on the same day.
Please factor in an additional 2 to 6 business days for shipping after printing, for your postcards to arrive at their destination. If you require your postcards sooner, rush printing options are available for certain paper stocks, along with express or 2-day delivery services. For detailed information about turnaround options and timelines, please visit our [Production Time page.] (https://www.gotprint.com/resources/production-time.html)
