Neighborhood Postcards - Design Templates

Residential, Commercial & Holiday Mailings

First Class, Standard Class & International

Standard Postcard (4x6)

Pixels:
1275px by 1875px
Bleed Edge:
1/8"
Image Size:
4.125" x 6.125"
Printed Size:
4" x 6"
Envelope:
No

PowerPoint (.PPT)
Keynote (.KEY)
Vector (.PDF)

Jumbo Postcard (6x9)

Pixels:
1875px by 2775px
Bleed Edge:
1/8"
Image Size:
6.125" x 9.125"
Printed Size:
6" x 9"
Envelope:
No

PowerPoint (.PPT)
Keynote (.KEY)
Vector (.PDF)

Jumbo+ Postcard (6x11)

Pixels:
1778px by 3338px
Bleed Edge:
1/8"
Image Size:
5.925" x 11.125"
Printed Size:
5.8" x 11"
Envelope:
No

PowerPoint (.PPT)
Keynote (.KEY)
Vector (.PDF)

Holiday Postcard (5x7)

Pixels:
1538px by 2138px
Bleed Edge:
1/8"
Image Size:
5.125" x 7.125"
Printed Size:
5" x 7"
Envelope:
Yes (white)

PowerPoint (.PPT)
Keynote (.KEY)
Vector (.PDF)

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)

Residential & Commercial

EDDM 4" x 11"

Pixels:
3330px by 1230px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
4.1" x 11.1"
Printed Size:
4" x 11"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 6.5" x 8"

Pixels:
2430px by 1980px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
6.6" x 8.1"
Printed Size:
6.5" x 8"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 6.5" x 9"

Pixels:
2730px by 1980px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
6.6" x 9.1"
Printed Size:
6.5" x 9"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 6" x 11"

Pixels:
3330px by 1830px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
6.1" x 11.1"
Printed Size:
6" x 11"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 6.5" x 12"

Pixels:
3630px by 1980px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
6.6" x 12.1"
Printed Size:
6.5" x 12"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 8.5" x 11"

Specs:
3330px by 2580px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
8.6" x 11.1"
Printed Size:
8.5" x 11"

Vector (.PDF)

EDDM 9" x 12"

Specs:
3630px by 2730px
Bleed Edge:
0.1"
Image Size:
9.1" x 12.1"
Printed Size:
9" x 12"

Vector (.PDF)

For 'the perfectionist' in all of us.

Design & Marketing Content Checklist

For Designers

Artwork Design Checklist for Printing

Correct Dimensions and Bleed
Ensure the postcard meets the required dimensions. Your artwork should include 'padding' that will be used as a bleed edge (1/8 inch on the edges) to prevent cutting errors.
Add White Background (PDFs)
For PDF documents, pre-processing will attempt to center on 'visible' elements. Add a white rectangle in the background to prevent content resizing.
Mind the Mailing Zone
Ensure padding around the mailing area on the reverse size. Continue the background behind the mailing area, or leave padding if the image should stop before the mailing area.
Exclude Trim Marks and Guidelines
Do not include trim marks and guidelines in your artwork.
High-Resolution Images
Use images with a resolution of at least 300 DPI to ensure they print clearly and sharply.
Fonts Embedded or Outlined
Embed all fonts or convert them to outlines to avoid font issues during printing.
Print-Ready File Format
Save the design in a print-ready file format such as PDF, with all layers flattened. Ensure each page is less than 10MB in size.
Safe Zone
Keep all important elements (text, logos) within the safe zone (typically 1/8 inch inside the trim line) to avoid them being cut off.
Proofreading and Final Checks
Double-check the design for any errors, including typos, alignment issues, and overall quality.

For Marketers

Brand, Messaging, Offer & Visual Element

Clear and Compelling Headline
Ensure the headline grabs attention and communicates the main message effectively.
Concise and Relevant Copy
Keep the text brief, clear, and directly related to the offer or message.
Strong Call to Action (CTA)
Include a clear and compelling CTA, telling the recipient exactly what you want them to do next.
Visual Appeal
Use high-quality images and graphics that are relevant and engaging.
Consistent Branding
Ensure the postcard reflects your brand’s identity, including logos, colors, and fonts.
Contact Information
Include all necessary contact details, such as phone number, email, and website.
Offer Details
Clearly state the details of any promotions, discounts, or special offers.
Testimonials
Consider adding reviews from customers & neighbors that have used your products/services.
Legibility
Use fonts that are easy to read and ensure there is sufficient contrast between text and background.
Proofreading and Quality Check
Check for any spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors and ensure overall content quality.

What is Bleed Edge?

The bleed edge should always be included to ensure that artwork gets printed to the edge. This is because artwork gets printed with larger dimensions and is subsequently trimmed down.

Backgrounds and graphics should be extended into the bleed area. Not having them extend into the bleed area could result in a white or unprinted border around the edge of the postcard. For 4x6 postcards, you'll notice that the file that you are uploading is actually 4.25" x 6.25" instead of 4" x 6". This extra space is what we call the bleed edge.

When ordering the postcards online, our digital proof preview will always 'trim' the bleed edge so that you will see exactly what the postcards will look like when they are printed.

Exporting From Another Editor

Select one of the common web-based design editors to see a quick tip on how to prepare and export the artwork

Exporting from Adobe Express

CREATE A DOCUMENT
From the Dashboard, select Personal category and select Postcard. Or create a custom document that is 6x4, 6x9 or 6x11 inches.

EXPORT AS PDF
When you are done editing a document with two pages, click on Download. Select "All Pages" and pick PDF as the File Format. Download and save the file on your local device. Return to this page and upload the file into the Front Image placeholder.

Exporting from Canva

CREATE A DOCUMENT
Select Cards & Invites category. Click on "Postcard - 5.5 x 4.3 inches" or create a custom document that is 6x4, 6x9 or 6x11 inches.

EXPORT AS PDF
When you are done editing a document with two pages, click on Share. Scroll down and pick the Download menu. Select PDF Print as the file type. Click on "Flatten PDF" and download the file. Return to this page and upload the file into the Front Image placeholder.

Exporting from Google Slides

SET SLIDE SIZE
After creating a new slide deck, go to "File/Page Setup". Select "Custom" from the dropdown menu and update the size to 6x4, 6x9 or 6x11 inches.

EXPORT AS PDF
When you are done editing a document with two slides, go to File/Download. Select PDF Document and save the file on your local device. Return to this page and upload the file into the Front Image placeholder. Reverse image will auto-populate with the content from the second page.

Exporting from PowerPoint

SET SLIDE SIZE
After creating a new slide deck, select "Design" in the top menu. Click on "Slide Size" Select "Custom" from the dropdown menu and update the size to 6x4, 6x9 or 6x11 inches.

SAVE AS PDF
When you are done editing a document with two slides, go to File/Save as. Select Download as PDF and save the file on your local device. Return to this page and upload the file into the Front Image placeholder. Reverse image will auto-populate with the content from the second page.

Exporting from Vista Create

CREATE A DOCUMENT
On Vista Create home page, select Print-ready category. Click on Postcard or click on Custom Size and specify width and height (6x4, 6x9 or 6x11). Be sure to select "inches" in the dropdown menu.

SAVE AS PDF
When you are done editing a document with two pages, click on Export. Select "PDF Standard" and save the file on your local device. Return to this page and upload the file into the Front Image placeholder. Reverse image will auto-populate with the content from the second page.

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