Learn how to design and print a Business Card globally with Cloudprinter.com in just a few simple steps.
Download Business Card templates in all available sizes in AI and PDF formats via the link. With the help of the templates, you can prepare the file for print in your Adobe Illustrator simply and easily.
*While preparing your file for print, you’ll have to exclude the bleeds layer.
Follow these simple steps to design and prepare your Business Card for print:
- Choose Business Card size
To design your Business Card, you'll have to choose the size. Currently, there are different size options available, the most popular are the 2 standard sizes: the International — 85x55 mm (3.35x2.17 in) and the US — 89x51 mm (3.5x2 in). - Choose Business Card type
If you need to include several blocks of information (logo, company data, contact info, etc.) better go for double-sided print, so as not to overcrowd your Business Card. If you want to keep your Business Card concise and only add the most important data, better choose the single-sided print. Also, you may choose a half fold Business Card to make your presentation look more original. - Set Business Card bleeds
The next step is setting the bleed areas at each side of your Business Card to make sure all important information is kept safe. For this, simply add 3 mm (0.125 in) at each side of the Business Card. Make sure your information is within the bleed limits; colors, background images and the layout of your Business Card design extend to the bleeds area as well, so that there are no white edges after cutting. We also recommend avoiding placing text or important information inside of the safe zone — the 3 mm (0.125 in) inside of the cutting edge in order not to be clipped when cutting your Business Card. This way, you won't lose any data while you design your Business Card. - Settle high resolution
To ensure you get high-quality Business Cards, choose 300 DPI resolution while designing your Business Card in Illustrator or any other tool you're using. - Prepare Business Card file for printing
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- Set 300 DPI resolution;
- Choose RGB colour model;
- Save the file in PDF/X-4.
Well done! Now you can print your Business Card all over the world as close to the delivery destination as possible.
Business Cards are printed on different types of paper, here is a useful link how to save a PDF file for printing on paper: