Card Design Made Easy
Design Custom Playing Cards with precision, style and zero guesswork.
Single Sided vs Double Sided?
Design with the Right Tools
Understanding Bleed & Safe Zones
Have some more questions
Use our Free Templates
Single-sided vs. Double-sided cards
Single-Sided: Ideal for promotional use, packaging inserts, or cards with one face.
Double-Sided: Perfect for game decks, poker-style cards, and collectible sets. You’ll have full control over front and back design for each card.
Why it matters: Single-sided cards are simpler and more budget friendly – great for promos or inserts. Double-sided cards offer a complete, professional look. Ideal for games and branded decks.
Understanding Bleed and Safe Zones
Bleed Area: Extend your background or artwork 1/8″ (3mm) beyond the card’s edge.
Trim Line: The final size your card will be cut to.
Safe Zone: Keep all text and key design elements 1/8″ (3mm) inside the trim line to ensure nothing gets cut off.
Why it matters: Bleed ensures your design extends beyond the cut edge, preventing white borders. Safe zones keep important text and images away from edges to avoid accidental trimming. Following these keeps your cards looking sharp and professional every time.
Use Our Free Templates
Poker Cards Template
– 63.5mm x 88.8mm
Bridge Cards Template
– 57mm x 88.8mm
Tarot Cards Template
– 70mm x 120mm
Trump Cards Template
– 62mm x 100mm
Flash Cards A6 Template
– 148mm x 105mm
Game Cards Template
– Custom Size (Contact us)
Why it matters: our templates ensure correct size, bleed and layout from the start. No guesswork. Just import them into your design software, follow the guides and disable the template layer before exporting for print-ready files every time.
Education Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Double Poker Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Jumbo Size A5, A4 Templates
– A5 Jumbo Size
– A4 Jumbo Size
Oracle Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Affirmation Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Coaching Cards Templates
– 63.5 x 88.8mm
– 89mm x 146mm
Card Design Made Easy
Design Custom Playing Cards with precision, style and zero guesswork.
Single Sided vs Double Sided?
Design with the Right Tools
Understanding Bleed & Safe Zones
Have some more questions
Use our Free Templates
Single-sided vs. Double-sided cards
Single-Sided: Ideal for promotional use, packaging inserts, or cards with one face.
Double-Sided: Perfect for game decks, poker-style cards, and collectible sets. You’ll have full control over front and back design for each card.
Why it matters: Single-sided cards are simpler and more budget friendly – great for promos or inserts. Double-sided cards offer a complete, professional look. Ideal for games and branded decks.
Understanding Bleed and Safe Zones
Bleed Area: Extend your background or artwork 1/8″ (3mm) beyond the card’s edge.
Trim Line: The final size your card will be cut to.
Safe Zone: Keep all text and key design elements 1/8″ (3mm) inside the trim line to ensure nothing gets cut off.
Why it matters: Bleed ensures your design extends beyond the cut edge, preventing white borders. Safe zones keep important text and images away from edges to avoid accidental trimming. Following these keeps your cards looking sharp and professional every time.
Use Our Free Templates
Poker Cards Template
– 63.5mm x 88.8mm
Bridge Cards Template
– 57mm x 88.8mm
Tarot Cards Template
– 70mm x 120mm
Trump Cards Template
– 62mm x 100mm
Flash Cards A6 Template
– 148mm x 105mm
Game Cards Template
– Custom Size (Contact us)
Education Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Double Poker Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Jumbo Size A5, A4 Templates
– A5 Jumbo Size
– A4 Jumbo Size
Oracle Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Affirmation Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Coaching Cards Templates
– 63.5 x 88.8mm
– 89mm x 146mm
Why it matters: our templates ensure correct size, bleed and layout from the start. No guesswork. Just import them into your design software, follow the guides and disable the template layer before exporting for print-ready files every time.
Card Design Made Easy
Design Custom Playing Cards with precision, style and zero guesswork.
Single Sided vs Double Sided?
Design with the Right Tools
Understanding Bleed & Safe Zones
Have some more questions
Use our Free Templates
Single-sided vs. Double-sided cards
Single-Sided: Ideal for promotional use, packaging inserts, or cards with one face.
Double-Sided: Perfect for game decks, poker-style cards, and collectible sets. You’ll have full control over front and back design for each card.
Why it matters: Single-sided cards are simpler and more budget friendly – great for promos or inserts. Double-sided cards offer a complete, professional look. Ideal for games and branded decks.
Understanding Bleed and Safe Zones
Bleed Area: Extend your background or artwork 1/8″ (3mm) beyond the card’s edge.
Trim Line: The final size your card will be cut to.
Safe Zone: Keep all text and key design elements 1/8″ (3mm) inside the trim line to ensure nothing gets cut off.
Why it matters: Bleed ensures your design extends beyond the cut edge, preventing white borders. Safe zones keep important text and images away from edges to avoid accidental trimming. Following these keeps your cards looking sharp and professional every time.
Use Our Free Templates
Poker Cards Template
– 63.5mm x 88.8mm
Bridge Cards Template
– 57mm x 88.8mm
Tarot Cards Template
– 70mm x 120mm
Trump Cards Template
– 62mm x 100mm
Flash Cards A6 Template
– 148mm x 105mm
Game Cards Template
– Custom Size (Contact us)
Education Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Double Poker Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Jumbo Size A5, A4 Templates
– A5 Jumbo Size
– A4 Jumbo Size
Oracle Cards Template
– 89mm x 127mm
Affirmation Cards Template
– 89mm x 146mm
Coaching Cards Templates
– 63.5 x 88.8mm
– 89mm x 146mm
Why it matters: our templates ensure correct size, bleed and layout from the start. No guesswork. Just import them into your design software, follow the guides and disable the template layer before exporting for print-ready files every time.
Design with the Right Tools
Adobe Illustrator – Perfect for vector-based, print-ready designs. Use layers for front/back.
Adobe Photoshop – Great for photographic or textured designs. Ensure resolution is at least 300 DPI.
Adobe Indesign – Ideal for managing large decks and consistent layouts.
Canva / Figma – For simpler designs or quick mockups (just ensure proper export settings and dimensions).
Export your designs as PDF
Why it matters: Using the right software ensures your cards are print-ready, high quality and properly aligned. Programs like Illustrator or Photoshop give you full control over layout, resolution and file setup. Saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
Have some more question?
We’re here to support you at every step, from file setup to final print.
- Need help with templates or file exports?
- Not sure which card size or format is right for your project?
- Want design feedback or custom quote.
Contact our team here or call 01206 262751
Design with the Right Tools
Adobe Illustrator – Perfect for vector-based, print-ready designs. Use layers for front/back.
Adobe Photoshop – Great for photographic or textured designs. Ensure resolution is at least 300 DPI.
Adobe Indesign – Ideal for managing large decks and consistent layouts.
Canva / Figma – For simpler designs or quick mockups (just ensure proper export settings and dimensions).
Export your designs as PDF
Why it matters: Using the right software ensures your cards are print-ready, high quality and properly aligned. Programs like Illustrator or Photoshop give you full control over layout, resolution and file setup. Saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
Have some more question?
We’re here to support you at every step, from file setup to final print.
- Need help with templates or file exports?
- Not sure which card size or format is right for your project?
- Want design feedback or custom quote.
Contact our team here or call 01206 262751
Design with the Right Tools
Adobe Illustrator – Perfect for vector-based, print-ready designs. Use layers for front/back.
Adobe Photoshop – Great for photographic or textured designs. Ensure resolution is at least 300 DPI.
Adobe Indesign – Ideal for managing large decks and consistent layouts.
Canva / Figma – For simpler designs or quick mockups (just ensure proper export settings and dimensions).
Export your designs as PDF
Why it matters: Using the right software ensures your cards are print-ready, high quality and properly aligned. Programs like Illustrator or Photoshop give you full control over layout, resolution and file setup. Saving time and avoiding costly mistakes.
Have some more question?
We’re here to support you at every step, from file setup to final print.
- Need help with templates or file exports?
- Not sure which card size or format is right for your project?
- Want design feedback or custom quote.
Contact our team here or call 01206 262751