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Designing Your Own Business Cards

You can easily create and upload your files to print business cards. Follow our helpful guidelines for setting up your print files below, and you'll be able to order cards in no time.

Safety Line:

Keep all important text, images, and other elements within this line. Anything outside this area might get trimmed off.

Trim Line:

This line indicates the final size. Your cards will be trimmed along this area.

Bleed Line:

Make sure your background and any elements meant to go to the edge extend all the way to the bleed line. All elements that fall in the bleed zone will get cut off.

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Quick check checklist

Quick Checklist

Review files for errors

  • Information on your files is accurate and spelled correctly
  • Text size is legible (recommended size no smaller than 8 pt.)
  • Images are clear and meet DPI requirements

Resolution:
Make sure all elements are set to 300 to 350 dpi (unless otherwise stated). Images taken from the web tend to be low-resolution, which can result in blurry or pixelated prints.

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Max. File Upload Size
75MB (megabytes) per file

Reviewing Your Proofs

Before uploading your files to the order form, you'll need to select a process type

Instantly Processed

No additional fee

Check your files instantly after uploading! You can either toggle the Quick Preview on in the upload view or download the Print PDF Preview on the View Proofs screen to get a more accurate representation of how your business cards will look.

Order with a Free Instant Proof
Instantly Processed
Manually Processed

Manually Processed

A small fee

A team member will review the setup of your business card file(s) and send you a PDF proof to approve before sending your order to print. Please note, team members do not check for typographical errors.

Order with Manual Proof

Not a Designer?

Check out our templates

If you don't have the skills or resources to create a design on your own, we offer hundreds of Business Card Design Templates you can customize for free! Choose from industries like real estate, marketing, healthcare, construction, automotive, food & beverage, & much more.

Browse Popular Templates
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Ready to Order Custom Cards?

Choose a business card type. When ordering, choose from Instant or Manual Proof options.

Timeless & Classic Business Cards

2" x 3.5" business cards are the most popular because their size resembles the size of credit cards and appointment cards, all of which conveniently fit into wallets, pockets, and other compact spaces. Standard business cards are universal - they serve as tools for any professional in any industry. If you're looking to elevate an average card without going overboard, you can opt for adding round corners to your rectangle business cards. The rounded corner add-on will give a modern, memorable touch to your cards. A minor additional cost will be well worth it if you're looking for a creative, yet functional business card option. Creating custom business cards is easy! No matter what prints you need, you can count on GotPrint to provide you with fast, reliable, high-quality printing at affordable prices.