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Print size references for business cards, flyers, posters, postcards, brochures, banners, bleed, safe margins, trim sizes, and pixel targets at practical print DPI values.

Last checked: 2026-05-03

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Print work starts from a finished trim size. Add bleed only when color or imagery reaches the edge, keep live text inside the safe area, and use the printer template whenever it differs from the common defaults.

Bleed Print Size Print bleed is the extra artwork beyond the trim edge. A common US setup is 0.125 in per side; many metric printers use 3 mm. Brochure Print Size The most common brochure print size is 8.5 x 11 in before folding, often used as a tri-fold brochure with three panels per side. Business Card Print Size Standard business card size is 3.5 x 2 in in the US, or 88.9 x 50.8 mm, with 0.125 in bleed when artwork reaches the edge. Flyer Print Size The standard flyer size is 8.5 x 11 in in the US, with half-page, 5 x 7 and 4 x 6 flyers used for compact handouts. Postcard Size Compare postcard print sizes including 4 × 6, 5 × 7 and 6 × 9, with 300 DPI pixels, bleed setup and USPS card-size mailing limits. Banner Print Size A common vinyl banner size is 3 x 6 ft, with 2 x 6, 4 x 6 and 4 x 8 ft also popular for events, storefronts and trade shows. Booklet Print Size A popular booklet size is 5.5 x 8.5 in finished, with 8.5 x 11 in used for larger manuals, programs and reports. Catalog Print Size A standard catalog size is 8.5 x 11 in finished, with 5.5 x 8.5 in used for compact catalogs and mail-friendly books. Direct Mail Print Size A 6 x 11 in direct mailer is a popular high-impact size, while 4 x 6 postcards and EDDM flats follow stricter mailing rules. Door Hanger Print Size A popular door hanger size is 4.25 x 11 in, with 3.5 x 8.5 and 4 x 11 in used for smaller or alternate templates. Greeting Card Print Size A common folded greeting card prints flat at 10 x 7 in and folds to 5 x 7 in, with smaller folded card options also available. Invitation Print Size A popular invitation size is 5 x 7 in, with A6 and A7-style formats used for cards that need standard envelope fit. Letterhead Print Size US letterhead usually prints at 8.5 x 11 in, while international stationery commonly uses A4 at 210 x 297 mm. Menu Print Size A practical menu print size is 8.5 x 11 in for single-page menus, with 11 x 17 folded menus and A4 formats also common. Poster Print Size A popular poster size is 18 x 24 in, with 11 x 17 used for small posters and 24 x 36 used for larger event or retail displays. Rack Card Print Size A popular rack card size is 4 x 9 in, with 3.5 x 8.5 in also common for brochure racks, counters and tourism displays. Sticker and Label Print Size A versatile sticker size is 3 x 3 in, while 1-2 in stickers work for seals and 3-5 in sizes work for logo stickers or packaging labels.

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FormatCommon decisionBest next step
Business card 3.5 x 2 in trim vs bleed canvas Open the business card template or bleed calculator.
Flyer US Letter, A5, or half-letter handout Choose distribution size before designing.
Poster or banner Viewing distance and effective PPI Use lower PPI only when the final viewing distance supports it.
Postcard/direct mail Print size plus mailing-panel rules Keep address, postage, and barcode areas clear.

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What is the best business card size with bleed in pixels?

For a common US business card, use 3.5 x 2 in trim. With 0.125 in bleed on all sides, build 3.75 x 2.25 in, or 1125 x 675 px at 300 DPI.

Should print files be 300 DPI?

Use 300 DPI for close-viewed print like cards, flyers, menus, and brochures. Large posters and banners can often use lower effective PPI depending on viewing distance.

What is bleed?

Bleed is extra artwork beyond the trim edge so edge-to-edge color survives small cutting shifts. Use the printer template when available.

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Commercial print sizes use reputable print-provider references and USPS guidance where mailability matters. Pixel values use exact inch-to-millimeter conversion and selected DPI/PPI.

Last checked: 2026-05-03