Designing Your Postcards
All files must be in RGB color mode, 300 DPI in resolution, to the specified sizes below, and in JPG format. Any design not uploaded to the specifications listed above will be automatically resized to fit the card. If you choose to do this, some parts of your design may appear proportionally distorted, reduced, pixilated or trimmed inappropriately.
Jumbo Image Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides | ||||
| HORIZONTAL | 8.75" X 5.75" | 8.5" X 5.5" | 8" X 5" | 300 dpi |
| VERTICAL | 5.75" X 8.75" | 5.5" X 8.5" | 5" X 8" | 300 dpi |
Jumbo Address Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides, affecting the top, left-hand and bottom edges of creative area | ||||
| VERTICAL | 4.875" X 5.75" | 8.5" X 5.5" | 4.5" X 5" | 300 dpi |
Standard Image Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides | ||||
| HORIZONTAL | 5.75" X 4.5" | 5.5" X 4.25" | 5" X 3.75" | 300 dpi |
| VERTICAL | 4.5" X 5.75" | 4.25" X 5.5" | 3.75" X 5" | 300 dpi |
Standard Address Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides, affecting the top and left-hand edges of creative area | ||||
| VERTICAL | 2.875" X 3.75" | 5.5" X 4.25" | 2.5" X 3.375" | 300 dpi |
Panoramic Image Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides | ||||
| HORIZONTAL | 11.25" X 5.92" | 11" X 5.667" | 10.5" X 5.17" | 300 dpi |
Panoramic Address Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides, affecting the top, left-hand and bottom edges of creative area | ||||
| HORIZONTAL | 7" X 5.92" | 11" X 5.667" | 6.625" X 5.17" | 300 dpi |
Mailed Flyer Image Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides, folded in half and tabbed | ||||
| VERTICAL | 8.75" X 11.25" | 8.5" X 11" | 8" X 10.5" | 300 dpi |
Mailed Flyer Address Side
| LAYOUT TYPE | CANVAS SIZE | TRIMMED SIZE | CREATIVE AREA | RESOLUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .125" will be trimmed off all sides, affecting the top, left-hand and bottom edges of creative area, white box for postal indicia/addressing will be imposed over top right hand corner of address side at 4.625" to full bleed edge of 8.75" | ||||
| VERTICAL | 8.75" X 11.25" | 8.5" X 11" | 8" X 10.5" | 300 dpi |
Using Digital Photos
If using a digital camera, select the highest quality setting available on the camera. Do not scan photos from business cards, magazines, newspapers, color laser prints or inkjet prints — they usually contain dot patterns that conflict with our printing system. Please scan from the original, professionally-developed photographic print whenever possible.