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How to Design a Card?

Learn how to design and print a Card globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.

Download Card Templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link

With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.

*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleeds layer.

Follow these 4 simple steps to design and prepare your Card for print: 

    1. Choose Card size and type
      Select from available Card sizes and types (Flat single- or double-sided, and Folded) at Cloudprinter.com. 
    2. Set bleeds

      Set 3 mm (0.125 in) bleed areas on each side of your Card. 

      With the help of bleeds, you'll ensure all important information is kept safe.

    3. Choose Card finish

      Choose the most suitable finish for your Card depending on your needs. You can pick from lamination matt, gloss, and no card finish.

    4. Prepare Card file for printing 

            - Set 300 DPI resolution
            - Choose RGB print 
            - Save the file in PDF/X-4

    Well done! Now you can print your Cards all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.