Postcard Design

Postcard Design

How can I make a postcard?

Steps

Use sturdy paper. To make sure your postcard won't get destroyed in the mail, choose a sturdy type of paper, like cardstock. 

Cut the paper to the right dimensions. 

Draw a line down the center of the back. 

Draw address lines.

How do you design and print postcards?

Create homemade postcards with a word processor

Create a document that is 6 inches wide and 4 inches tall. This is the size of an average postcard. 

Add clip art, photos and text. Use your word processing software's Insert option. 

Print the postcard onto your card stock. 

Cut the printed card stock. 

Use your postcard.

Does a postcard need a return address?

Answer: A return address is not required on your postcard but if the post office cannot deliver your postcard, they won't be able to return it to you without a return address.

What is standard postcard size?

148 x 105 mm

Although the general consensus is that the dimensions of an international standard postcard are A6 size, 148 x 105 mm or 5.8 x 4.1 inches. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has defined postcards as having the following maximum and minimum sizes for their members.

What is the most common postcard size?

Although 4” x 6” and 5” x 7” are the most popular postcard dimensions, a postcard can be as small 3.5″ x 5″ to as big as 6.125″ x 11.5″ and everything in between. A postcard that fits within those dimensions and is less than .