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- Direct mail services available
- Same-day and next-day printing
- Print with Free Postcards Design Templates
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- Direct mail services available
- Same-day and next-day printing
- Print with Free Postcards Design Templates
Reach Your Target Market With Custom Postcards
Postcard printing allows marketers to build a relationship with their target consumers. People continue to appreciate the personalized touch of postcard marketing over their daily digital consumption. Postcards continue to be an affordable yet creative way for businesses to reach their customers in the comfort of their homes.
A standard postcard is often utilized to remind customers of a brand’s website launch, a new store branch, or an upcoming sale through postcard advertisements. Some even use postcards for printing invitations.
Handy and Mailable Custom Postcard Sizes
We offer business postcards in a variety of dimensions to help you spread an important message and showcase your business. Here are some helpful details on standard postcard sizes to help you choose which postcard size fits your message:
- 4” x 6” postcard printing is the most affordable option, perfect for sending out bulk announcements on a product launch or store opening.
- 4.25” x 6” is slightly larger than the standard 4” x 6” and provides more space for visual heavy designs.
- 5” x 7” are perfect for sending out timely sales promotions and discount coupons. It’s large enough to stand out but handy enough to keep for future reference.
- 5.5” x 8.5” postcards strike a balance between ample space for information and images without breaking your budget.
- 6”x 9” is big enough to stand out but also easy to hand out and for customers to keep.
- 6” x 11” is the largest mailable size available and is sure to get noticed in the pile.
Crisp Cardstock Choices
Each postcard is made from thick and durable cardstock that appears as if they were fresh from the press.
- 10 pt. - Our lightweight, flexible cardstock option, similar to paper used in greeting cards.
- 14 pt. - A common choice for printing postcards in bulk. This thickness is commonly seen on standard business cards.
- 16 pt. - Slightly thicker and more durable than the last two cardstock options. Its weight is normally felt on formal invitations for weddings and company events.
- 17 pt. - Our most durable option that gives your postcard an upscale, premium feel. Its weight can be likened to the thicker covers of paperback books.
Extend Your Reach With Our Postcard Direct Mail Services
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to include direct mail in your custom postcard order:
1. Select a minimum quantity of 500 postcards for your order on our online calculator.
2. The “Mailing Services” option will be enabled since this is a benefit we offer for bulk orders.
3. You can read up on the rest of our direct mailing services process here.
Upload your postcard design today or allow our online design tool and postcard templates to guide you through the process. Select our free file proof option to ensure your file is error free before we proceed with postcard printing.
Free Custom Postcards Design Templates
Design your postcards effortlessly with our free, customizable postcard templates.
Designing is a Breeze With Our Postcard Templates and Online Design Tool
Creating your own postcard design has never been this easy. All you need to do is to choose the postcard template that you like best from our collection and then start customizing it. You can place your company name, logo, product image, and other design elements that you can think of.
We also made it simpler to find the postcard design template that would suit your business by categorizing all 182 designs we have into different industries.
Want to get started in customizing your postcards? Follow these easy steps on how to use our online design tool:
- Step 1. Select a postcard template that you want to edit.
- Step 2. Click Customize or the image of the template itself.
- Step 3. Start personalizing the postcard template by adding various graphic elements such as texts, photos, or background color. You can also manipulate the images you’ll add on the design by cropping and rotating it. All these tools can be easily found in the toolbar.
- Step 4. Proceed to Order once you’re done or save your design and get back to it later.
Why Should You Get Your Custom Postcards From NextDayFlyers
You’re looking at the leading online company for anything print product related. Need proof? Here are three reasons our customers keep coming back for all their printing requirements – including custom postcards!
We’re fast. How fast, you ask? Place your order before 10 a.m. PT and we can get it ready for shipping in just a few hours.
We use the best materials. Custom postcards land straight on the doorsteps of your target market. Sending one is already a statement – you’re making it known that you take risks, you’re brimming with self-initiative, and you know how to persevere. With our premium cardstock material and full-color printing capabilities, you can bring the message home a lot stronger.
We can print any design. You’re free to submit any postcard design as long as it’s within our guidelines. But if you’re drawing a blank and don’t know what to put in your postcards, you can customize any of our free postcard design templates. And if you have a completely unique idea in mind, start from scratch using our online design tool!
Learn More About Custom Postcards
The Origin and History of Postcards – Have you ever wondered who received the first ever postcard and how it became a marketing staple? Discover its rich history in this article.
A Postcard for Every Purpose: A Dozen Ideas for Marketing with Postcards – Postcards aren’t just for sending holiday greetings to family, friends, and clientele. Here are 12 ways to maximize this versatile and affordable marketing tool.
Why Postcard Size Matters – Which popular postcard size is right for you? We explain the difference between 4x6 and 5x7 in this guide.
How Postcards Shaped Travel Marketing (And Why They Still Matter Today) – Explore how postcards shaped travel marketing and why they still matter in the digital age.
Standard Postcards FAQs
We use different cardstocks for custom postcards: 10 pt., 14 pt., 16 pt., and 17 pt. We also have different coatings and laminations for you to choose from.
Yes, you can. You can also add a postage stamp at the back if you’re mailing your postcards to your clients or target market.
Yes, we can print your postcards as fast as today if we receive your order before 10 a.m. PT or as soon as the next business day. Select your preferred printing turnaround on our online calculator.
Your postcard must be rectangular, at least 3.5” x 5” but no more than 6” x 9” to qualify for the First-Class Mail postcard price. The postal service considers it a letter and will charge for the corresponding postage if it goes beyond those dimensions. Meanwhile, the USPS postcard size should be no bigger than 6.125” x 11.5” and 0.25" thick.
We offer additional convenience by mailing your company postcards straight from our printers to your recipients’ homes. Get the word out on your product and take advantage of our direct mail services.
Traditional direct mail specifically targets recipients of a certain demographic and mailing list. EDDM is the least expensive option that targets all the houses in specific neighborhoods. Read up on the benefits of these marketing strategies.
Ensure accurate colors in your postcard prints by setting up your design file in CMYK. Most design tools use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model by default to optimize digital designs and screens. Shifting it to CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) mode will make the colors more accurate for print products. If your design is created in RGB mode, convert the file to CMYK before sending it to your printer.
Postcards, especially those printed on thicker cardstock, are designed to be mailed without envelopes. 14 pt. or 16 pt. cardstock options are durable enough to be filed and sent to mailboxes without bending or folding easily. Choosing a gloss finish will also help protect postcards from minor scratches.
We accept a minimum of 5 pt. font size, not counting other factors like style and color. Use sans serif fonts to make your text more accurate and readable. If you’ve requested a free proof, our prepress team can review and add notes about your font sizes and texts if they are suitable for printing.
Upload separate files for each design, either as distinct PDFs or design files via our online design tool. You can also set different sizes, quantities, and finishes for each design, and the designs will remain separate while still falling under a single order. Simply provide different filenames for each design, and the postcards will be kept in separate batches to avoid confusion.
The best way to ensure your postcard sides are perfectly aligned is to download and use our layout templates from our website. They come with proper margins that mark the bleed and trim lines and include indicators for front and back designs.
Please note that you’ll need to mark your designs so our design team can fix any layout or sizing errors during proofing. Ensure the margins and orientation are correct before final approval to avoid alignment issues.
We do not automatically add the address and stamp areas to the postcard. These appear only if you select a mailing-ready template or choose our direct mailing service. If you design the postcard, leave a 2" x 4" white space on the back for the address. Prepare your file in landscape to match the mailing template. Place the indicia on the open side, unless you’ve coordinated other instructions with our Mailing team.
Consider the purpose and mailing requirements for your postcards. If you plan to use direct mail, the standard sizes like 4" x 6" or 5" x 7" are cost-effective options that share your message quickly. For EDDM, use 6.125" x 11.5", as these are the best sizes for oversized retail EDDM.
After selecting your size, consider the available postcard finishes. These come in gloss, matte, or UV finishes, enhancing your postcard designs and providing additional protection. You may choose a finish based on your design needs, cardstock, and the required level of durability.
