Postcard Printing Specifications

Selecting the Right Postcard Specs Online

Digital Room makes it easy for you to select your postcard specifications online. Choose between flat and folded cards and set the size, card stock, quantity, and color. Set the specs that best suit your design concept and copy. Our online price calculator provides printing quotes as you choose among the specs.

Postcard Printing Sizes

Standard sizes for flat postcards are 4x6, 4.25x6, 5x7, 5.5x8.5, 6x9, and 6x11 (custom sizes range from 4x4 to 11x16). These sizes are ideal for those who want to print and mail at affordable rates. Using standard card sizes, you can qualify for discounted postage rates like First Class Card Rate, First Class Letter Rate, and Standard Bulk Rate. Half fold cards come in 8.5x6, 10x7, 11x8.25, 12x9, and 12x11 standard sizes. For tri fold postcards, we offer sizes from 12.75x6, 15x7, and 16.5x8.5 (folded cards' custom sizes range from 7x5 to 17x11). Folded prints have 2 or more panels where you can place more photos and text.

Postcard Stock Options

You have these stock options for printing:14 pt. Cardstock Gloss, 14 pt. Cardstock Matte, and 13 pt. Cardstock Uncoated (Flat Postcards) and 10 pt. Cardstock Gloss or 10 pt. Cardstock Matte (Half Fold and Tri-Fold). Our cardstocks are quality, durable, and eco-friendly. 14 pt. stocks are certified by PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) while 13 pt. stocks are certified by SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative). Glossy stocks have water-based aqueous coating for more vibrant colors, whereas Matte cardstocks have dull coating for a very elegant look and smooth feel. Uncoated stocks have smooth paper texture for highest opacity.

Postcard Color Options

Digital Room offers these color options: Full Color on Both Sides (4/4), Full Color Front and Black Back (4/1), and Full Color Front and Blank Back (4/0). Opt for 4/4 cards to maximize the front and back side of your prints. Use high resolution images and place it on front or back of your flat cards or place graphics and text on the different panels of your folded prints. For a cheaper printing price, you can go for a 4/1 card or the one with a blank back.

Postcard Printing Quantities

Digital printers are ideal for short-run prints or rush projects, with 50 to 200 flat postcard quantities. Offset presses are commonly used for commercial purposes with quantities ranging from 500 to 100,000 (flat cards) and 250 to 100,000 (folded cards). We make use of our 28" Komori and 40" Mitsubishi Presses.

Postcard Printing and Mailing Specs

Choose your postcard printing and mailing specifications online. You can set your mailing specs by choosing the postage rate and quantity of prints. Postage rates offered for standard sized cards include First Class Card Rate, First Class Letter Rate, and Standard Bulk Rate. Mailing quantities range from 500 to 100,000.

To learn more about printing specifications or other services that we offer, dial 866-266-5047 or contact us via Live Chat.