How to make a business card
- Enter your name, job title, company, phone, email, website and, if you like, a short address such as your town.
- Choose a layout, an accent colour that matches your brand and a font, and add your logo.
- Pick the card size for your country: 85 × 55 mm in the UK and Europe, or 3.5 × 2 inches in the US.
- Download a 300 dpi PNG to upload to an online printer, or print a sheet of ten cards on A4 card at home and cut along the guides.
Design tips for business cards
A business card has a few seconds to make an impression and one job: help someone remember you and get in touch. Keep it simple. Your name should be the largest text, followed by what you do. Include only the contact details you actually want people to use; for most people that is a phone number, an email address and a website. White space looks more professional than crowding every corner, and one accent colour from your brand is usually enough.
For professional printing, check the printer's requirements: many ask for a bleed area, extra background beyond the trim line, so colour bands reach the edge after cutting. Keep important text at least 3–4 mm inside the edge. Print a test on paper first to check that the text is readable; 8 pt is about the smallest comfortable size. Heavier card, 350 gsm or more, feels better in the hand. Your details and logo stay in your browser.
What size is a standard business card?
85 × 55 mm in the UK and most of Europe, 3.5 × 2 inches (89 × 51 mm) in the US and Canada.
What resolution should a business card be for printing?
300 dpi. The PNG download from this page is created at that resolution for the chosen size.
Can I print business cards at home?
Yes. Use "Print sheet" with A4 card stock, set the printer to 100% scale, and cut along the dashed guides.