Custom Postcard Printing for Any Occasion

Custom Postcard Printing for Business, Promotions, and Events

Custom postcards are a versatile way to promote a business, announce an event, share an offer, or send a branded message directly to customers. With Pixartprinting, you can create professional postcard printing projects in a wide range of sizes, paper stocks, orientations, and finishes. Print on the front only or use both sides to combine eye-catching artwork with contact details, promotional copy, a call to action, or mailing information. Whether you need a compact 4" x 6" card or a larger 6" x 11" format, you can configure postcards around your design and communication goals.

Professional Postcard Printing Service in the US

Pixartprinting's postcard printing service gives you control over the main elements of your project. Choose a vertical or horizontal orientation, standard or rounded corners, and single- or double-sided printing. You can also select from multiple paper types, from smooth matte and glossy stocks to textured, uncoated, recycled-content, cotton, bamboo-blend, linen, pearl, kraft, and soft-touch options. For designs that need extra visual or tactile impact, selected configurations can also be enhanced with foil or embossed finishes.

This flexibility makes custom postcards suitable for direct mail, retail promotions, event announcements, product launches, thank-you messages, appointment reminders, inserts, and other marketing applications. The online configurator lets you select the specifications that fit your project and review the available quantities, pricing, and delivery options before ordering.

Custom Postcard Printing Sizes to Match Your Design

Choosing the right size is an important part of custom postcard printing. A smaller format can keep the message focused and easy to distribute, while a larger postcard gives you more room for photography, offers, product information, or bold promotional graphics. Pixartprinting offers the following sizes:

• 4" x 6": a classic compact format for promotions, mailers, inserts, and simple messages.
• 4.2" x 5.5": a small format suited to concise campaigns and handouts.
• 5" x 7": a balanced size for promotional postcards, announcements, and event communications.
• 5.5" x 8.5": offers additional space for larger images and more detailed content.
• 6" x 9": a larger format for campaigns that need a stronger visual presence.
• 6" x 11": the largest available option, ideal when your layout requires more room for graphics and messaging.

Each format can be set in vertical or horizontal orientation, so you can adapt the layout to your artwork instead of forcing your design into a fixed composition. You can also choose between standard corners for a traditional look or rounded corners for a softer, more distinctive finish.

Postcard Printing Paper: Choose the Right Stock

The right postcard printing paper affects not only how your design looks, but also how the finished card feels in the hand. Pixartprinting offers a broad selection of coated, uncoated, textured, and specialty stocks, allowing you to match the paper to the style of your artwork and the intended use of your postcards.

13pt Recycled is a textured, uncoated paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials, with a sturdy notecard-like feel. 14pt Matte is a smooth coated stock with a shine-free, silk-like finish on both sides, while 14pt Glossy features a light-catching front surface designed to emphasize colors and details, paired with a silky back. 14pt Uncoated provides a natural, tactile surface similar to a classic notecard.

For a thicker option, 16pt Premium Matte combines a sturdy construction with a refined matte surface, while 16pt Premium Glossy provides a polished finish for colorful, image-led designs. 16pt Premium Uncoated has a lightly textured, natural feel suitable for elegant layouts and handwritten details. 16pt Soft Touch adds a velvety, suede-like surface with a matte appearance.

For more distinctive textures and visual effects, 16pt Pearl features a subtle shimmer and soft glow, while 16pt Premium Linen is an Italian cotton paper with a woven texture and matte finish. 16.5pt Bamboo has an uncoated woven texture, and 17.5pt Hemp-blend is a cream-colored, lightly textured stock with a substantial feel.

14.5pt Cotton provides a soft, uncoated surface, while 16pt Natural Textured is a lightly speckled paper made from 100% post-consumer recycled fibers with a subtly rippled finish. 18pt Kraft is a light brown stock made from 90% post-consumer recycled materials and has a thick, notecard-like feel. Finally, 16pt Fine Grit is a double-sided, smudge-resistant laminated stock with a fine sand texture and sturdy construction.

If your design relies on photography or saturated graphics, a glossy stock can help emphasize visual contrast. Matte and uncoated papers provide a more understated surface, while linen, pearl, kraft, cotton, bamboo-blend, and other textured options add a more distinctive tactile character. Consider both the artwork and the way the postcard will be handled when selecting your paper.

Special Finishes for Custom Postcards

Selected custom postcards can be enhanced with special single-sided finishes that highlight specific parts of your artwork. Single Sided Foil Accent adds a metallic overlay to selected design areas. Single Sided Gold Embossed Foil combines raised texture with a reflective gold effect, while Single Sided Silver Embossed Foil creates the same raised effect with a silver finish. Single Sided Embossed Gloss uses a thick transparent spot coating to create raised, glossy details. Availability can vary depending on the paper and configuration selected, so check the options displayed in the configurator.

High Quality Postcard Printing for Clear, Professional Communication

High quality postcard printing starts with the right combination of artwork, paper, format, and finish. A well-prepared design can use the front of the postcard for a strong visual message and the back for supporting copy, contact information, promotional details, or mailing content. If you prefer a minimalist piece, front-only printing is also available. Choosing a suitable stock and finish helps support the intended look, whether your design is bold and colorful, clean and corporate, tactile and understated, or more decorative.

For the best result, prepare artwork at the correct size and follow the downloadable template and file guidelines for your selected format. This helps keep important text and design elements within the correct print area and reduces the risk of unexpected cropping.

Small Batch Postcard Printing from 25 Copies

Not every campaign requires thousands of pieces. With small batch postcard printing, you can order from just 25 copies, making it practical to produce postcards for local events, targeted customer groups, limited promotions, test campaigns, portfolio inserts, or short-term announcements. Smaller quantities also give you the flexibility to update messaging or artwork between print runs instead of committing to a single design for a large volume.

Bulk Postcard Printing for Larger Campaigns

For wider distribution, bulk postcard printing lets you scale the same format and design to larger quantities. This can be useful for direct-mail activity, multi-location promotions, product launches, trade shows, retail campaigns, or recurring marketing initiatives. Use the online configurator to compare available quantities and choose the combination of paper, printing sides, corners, and finishes that works for your campaign.

Postcards vs. Invitations vs. Business Cards: Which Should You Choose?

Postcards, invitations, and business cards can all carry your branding, but they are designed for different communication needs. Custom postcards provide more space for promotional messages, images, offers, announcements, or direct-mail content. If the main purpose is to invite guests to a wedding, celebration, corporate event, or other occasion, custom invitations provide a format specifically suited to event communication. For networking and everyday professional contact sharing, business cards offer a compact format for names, roles, contact details, and brand identity.

If you need room for a campaign message or image-led promotion, postcard printing offers plenty of flexibility. If the communication centers on an event, invitations provide a more purpose-specific format, while business cards are suited to concise professional and contact information.

How to Order Custom Postcards Online

Ordering custom postcards with Pixartprinting is completed online. Start by selecting your postcard size, then choose the orientation, corners, printing sides, and preferred paper. If available for your chosen setup, add a special finish. Next, select your quantity and review the pricing and delivery options shown in the configurator. Download the appropriate template and prepare your artwork according to the file specifications, then upload the finished file and complete your order.

Choose one of the available postcard sizes, select vertical or horizontal orientation, decide between standard or rounded corners, and choose front-only or front-and-back printing. Then select your preferred paper stock and any compatible special finish, choose your quantity starting from 25 copies, download the template, prepare your artwork, and upload your print file. Before checkout, review the final order details and the delivery options available for your configuration.

Complete Your Postcard Campaign

You can pair your postcards with custom envelopes when you want a coordinated presentation for mailed communications. If your design calls for more decorative metallic or raised effects, you can also explore foil postcards. Together, these options let you build a print campaign that matches your visual identity and the purpose of your message.

Why Choose Pixartprinting for Postcard Printing?

Pixartprinting gives you a wide range of ways to configure postcard printing online, from compact formats and small quantities to larger sizes, specialty papers, rounded corners, double-sided printing, and premium effects. Whether you are creating custom postcards for a focused local campaign or ordering a larger run for broader distribution, you can select the specifications that best match your design, audience, and communication goals.