What is a Professional File Check?

For a small fee, an expert member of our technical team will manually review your artwork before it goes to print so you can press 'go' with complete confidence. If you've ordered multiple products, you can choose to add a Professional File Check to individual jobs or your entire order. We'll check your file for common print setup issues and, where possible, fix them before production. If we find anything that needs your attention, we'll contact you and place your order on hold until you've updated and re-uploaded your artwork. We'll check things like: Image resolution for print quality Bleed and safe areas Page count and page order on folded products Corrupt, blank or password-protected files Templates left on artwork Folds, cut lines, drill holes and binding areas (where applicable) Foil alignment and minimum line widths (where applicable) Personalisation files and version quantities (where applicable) A Professional File Check doesn't include: Spelling, grammar or proofreading Design, layout or text sizing advice Colour accuracy or colour mode checks (RGB/CMYK) QR code testing Calendar date checks Post-print quality inspection beyond our standard production processes See a full list of what's included here . Adding a Professional File Check won't delay your estimated delivery date, unless we need you to amend and re-upload your artwork after we've reviewed it. To upgrade to a Professional File Check, simply select the option when you upload your artwork. We'll take care of the rest and let you know if we spot anything that needs your attention before your job goes to print.

How do I print with Canva?

Printing with Canva is quick and easy with Printed.com. Select your product, create your artwork in Canva, and export it as a print-ready PDF. Once uploaded to Printed.com, we handle the rest! For help with accurate sizing, bleed and export settings, please visit our Canva Support page for step-by-step guides and video tutorials. Plus, you can explore our library of free pre-formatted Canva templates to get started.

A Postcard is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, designed for writing and mailing without an envelope. Traditionally, Postcards feature a decorative image or photograph on one side and a space for writing on the other. Now, they serve various purposes, from personal greetings and marketing materials to artistic expressions and business communications.

How to make a Postcard?

To create a custom postcard, start by creating your design and selecting the right size to fit what you need. Next, pick which material and shape that will work best with your design, make sure you have included all of the essential details (visuals on the front, addresses and postage on the back), be sure to leave some time to review for errors before sending them to print. Once delivered to you, you're ready to start mailing with appropriate postage.

Which lamination is best for my Postcard?

All of our laminations are great for protecting your print and making it longer lasting. Gloss lamination is perfect for a high-shine and scratch-resistant finish. Matt lamination is ideal for a sophisticated, luxury feel, and velvet lamination has a tactile finish, sometimes called "soft touch". Choose anti-bacterial gloss if your print is going to be used around food. We would advise adding lamination for customers using heavy coverage ink on silk paper, to prevent damage.

Our Versions service allows you to print more than one design with the same product specification. For example, if you have five different Postcard designs all on the same size, orientation and paper stock, you can use Versions to print them all in one go. Using Versions means that you're printing a higher quantity and therefore will benefit from a lower unit cost. To use Versions just choose "yes" in the product builder when asked "Do you want to print more than one design?". If you're using Versions, the quantity you choose in the product builder is per Version. For example, choosing a quantity of 100 and 5 Versions means you'll receive 500 Postcards in total.

What is the standard Postcard size?

The standard Postcard size is typically A6, measuring 148mm x 105mm. However, as the use of Postcards has grown, proving valuable for various marketing activities and communication, the standard size has expanded to include other popular a-sizes such as A5. For more information check out our handy Postcard Size Guide .

Where do you write an address on a Postcard?

When addressing a Postcard, the right-hand side is typically reserved for the recipient's address. It's crucial to ensure that the address is clear and complete for efficient delivery. On the left-hand side, you can include your message or design elements. While this is the traditional layout, feel free to get creative if it better suits your design, just make sure the address remains clear and legible to ensure it reaches its intended destination.

A file copy is an extra print from your order for personal reference or record-keeping, making it a great tool for reviewing your work before or after sending the main order to your client. Perfect for creatives, business owners, or anyone needing to keep a record of their prints, it’s ideal for future use, presentations, or archiving. To select a file copy, simply tick the "File Copy" box at checkout. Please note, the file copy is taken from the total quantity of your order—for example, if you order 100 prints and select a file copy, you’ll receive 99 to the main address and 1 to the file copy address. Available on select products, the file copy can be shipped to any address of your choice for a small additional fee, offering both flexibility and convenience. While printed simultaneously with your main order, delivery timelines may vary depending on your chosen shipping method.

Two dark green Postcards with pink "Thank You for Joining Us" text, resting next to a pen.

A bright yellow Postcard with pink and white text reading "YES YOU CAN" layered over a pink card.

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From traditional Postcard printing, to handouts that showcase your latest promo or packaging inserts that represent your brand, we’ve got you covered with our versatile range of Postcards. Whether you're saying "thank you", "merry Christmas" or "save the date", add an extra touch of personalisation to your custom Postcards with arch and wavy shapes, metallic foiling, round corners, lamination and more! More information

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A6 landscape Postcards, printed on both sides of 350gsm Uncoated paper.

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Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on.

Recycled Uncoated

Recycled Uncoated is off-white, with a coarse texture and rustic flecks throughout. It's uncoated surface gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a slightly muted finish.

Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the clean and crisp finish of Silk paper gives a sharp, defined finish to printed colours and designs.

Recycled Silk

Our most popular paper just got an eco-upgrade! Discover all the features of your favourite stock, now manufactured sustainably with 100% recycled fibres.

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Acquerello

With a rich cream colour and fine textured lines impressed on both sides, Acquerello evokes an old world warmth that’s ideal for both retro and elegant modern designs.

Cream

The soft warmth of Cream paper gives a premium feel to any design. With a light uncoated texture, inks are absorbed leaving a flatter, muted finish.

Cotton

Our crisp white 100% Cotton paper has a soft natural texture, and is fully recyclable and biodegradable. This G . F Smith Collection unique, eco-friendly paper is made without chemicals and has a fabric feel with the same great print quality of paper.

Fresco Gesso

This paper delivers the same luxury and textured finish of Tintoretto Gesso, but with a brighter white finish. Perfect for extra-special print.

Ice Gold

Warm gold tones lace through the surface of Ice Gold paper, offering a shimmering coated surface which gives printed designs intricate depth and delicate detail.

Kraft

Get a rustic feel with the earthy tones of Kraft paper, made entirely from post-consumer waste. White areas of your design won't be printed, unless you've chosen our white ink finish.

Kraft Lux

Create standout prints with the unforgettable feel of Kraft Lux. It features a signature coloured core, sandwiched between two layers of rustic Kraft paper. White areas of your design won't be printed.

Laid

Add a touch of texture with the subtle, fine-lined finish of Laid paper. With an off-white hue, it's uncoated for a soft feel and is made from 10% cotton fibres.

Lux

Uncoated, triple layered and with a soft uncoated texture, Lux takes your networking print to the next level. Choose from a range of core colours to make yours totally unique.

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Pearl Oyster

Sparkling with cool icy tones, this pearlescent paper brings an extra dimension to printed designs with a subtle, yet standout shine.

Pearl Polar

Featuring a cool pearlescent sheen, this paper weaves a shimmering tone throughout its surface for a subtle, yet eye-catching finish.

Rives Shetland

Featuring a weave-like texture across its bright white surface, the stylish uncoated finish of Rives Shetland adds a tactile element to contemporary print designs.

TruCard

TruCard is glossy and scratchproof on one side with an off-white hue, giving a vibrant print. It's bright-white and uncoated on the other side, so you can easily write on it.

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Quick tips to print perfection

We like to be as flexible as possible, so you can upload your files as PDF, JPEG, TIFF and PNG. PDF's and JPEGs are the most accepted file type across all our products, so we recommend using those wherever possible.

Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount.

The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print.

RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Giclée Fine Art Prints or Photographic Prints, please set up your artwork in CMYK.

Our Versions service lets you print multiple designs using the same product specifications. For instance, if you have five different designs that share the same size, orientation, and paper stock, you can print them all at once using this service. By opting for Versions, you're increasing your overall quantity, which means you'll enjoy a lower cost per unit. To use Versions, simply select "yes" in the product builder when prompted with "Do you want to print more than one design?". When using Versions, the quantity you enter in the product builder applies to each design. For example, if you choose a quantity of 10 with 5 Versions, you'll receive a total of 50 prints.

Personalisation is a simple, cost-effective way to tailor each of your individual prints. You can use personalisation for different text elements like names, addresses, and even personalised messages. However, if the text content on your design is the same for all prints, you don't need personalisation. There are two main options for personalising your print - you can either choose to add the personalised elements to your artwork yourself, or send us your artwork with a placeholder and a CSV containing a list of all the names/ personalised elements, and we’ll merge the two for you.

If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing.

Remember to save your artwork out at a minimum of 300dpi resolution. This will ensure that when printed, your artwork quality is as crisp as possible.

If you've chosen a shape for your print (such as arch, wavy, circle or pebble where available), you'll find templates for these shapes on additional layers within the standard square or rectangular template. Download the template for the correct size, then delete the layers you don't need, leaving the layer for your chosen shape as a guide while creating your artwork. Delete all template layers before saving and uploading your artwork. This will prevent the template from being printed on top of your design.

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Elevate your marketing with our high-quality custom Postcards, perfect for small businesses and event organisers looking to make a lasting impression. Choose from a variety of sizes and premium papers, each selected to ensure your Postcards stand out. Add unique touches like custom shapes, foiling, and white ink to create a truly distinctive look. With no minimum order quantity and the option to print multiple Versions, our Postcards offer both aesthetic appeal and practical features. Whether you're promoting an event, announcing a new product, or simply reaching out to customers, our custom Postcards are designed to meet your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help!

How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product.

You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here.

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page.

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region.

What should I know before preparing artwork for print?

Here are the 7 key things you need to know before preparing your artwork to be printed with us:

1. We provide downloadable templates:

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF.

2. You need to include bleed:

3. Keep in mind the safe area:

4. The difference between RGB and CMYK:

5. Embed your fonts:

6. Check your image resolution:

For the best print results, all artwork files should be at least 300dpi (dots per inch) when saved at the actual size they will appear in your design. This ensures that your final printed project is sharp and clear, not blurry or pixelated.

7. How to export a PDF:

Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here.

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here.