Create your very own front and back card design! Your imagination is limitless!

Follow our Card Specifications information when designing your cards. If you have any questions please contact us, and we are happy to help you get the design you imagine!

Card Specifications

Card Setup:
When you setup your cards, please set your files to 2.75”x3.75” to include the bleed area (.125 all sides). The bleed area will be cut off.

Overall with bleed:
2.75 in. x 3.75 in.

Final Trim:
Your cards will be cut to 2.5”x3.5”

Live Area (Safe Zone):
Please keep all your important information within this area. Safe zone area should not exceed .2in from Trim Area.

If your text gets to close to the edge of the card, it could get cut off during the cutting process.

Example of card layout:

Color Mode:

All files must be flattened and in CMYK or Grayscale color mode. Please convert all RGB files to CMYK before sending.

Acceptable File Formats:

  • .tiff, .jpg, .psd (Photoshop)
  • .eps, .pdf, .ai (Illustrator)
    • Convert all fonts to outlines and include all placed graphics in CMYK or Grayscale color mode.
  • .indd (InDesign)
    • Include ALL fonts and external linked files. Stuff or Zip the files into one file and upload to Choice’s Dropbox.
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Unacceptable File Formats:

  • Corel Draw
  • Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Paint

These programs do not create press-ready files and need to be converted to one of the accepted formats.

If you have any other questions contact us today!