What size is a standard business card?

85×55mm in Europe (ISO 7810 ID-1, same as a credit card), 89×51mm (3.5×2 inches) in North America. They're close but not interchangeable — pick the right one for your printer's location. The tool defaults to 85×55mm with a US toggle.

What's bleed and why does the PDF have 3mm of it?

Bleed is extra design that extends past the final trim edge so when the printer cuts the card, even slight blade-misalignment doesn't leave a white sliver where the design was supposed to reach the edge. 3mm is the standard. Anything that should reach the edge of the printed card is extended into the bleed zone. The card is trimmed back to 85×55mm at the cut.

Should I include crop marks?

Yes if your printer is a service like MOO or a local print shop that uses them as a cut guide. No if you're uploading to VistaPrint or similar that has its own crop process and bleeds. The tool toggles them; check what your printer wants.

Will the colors match what I see on screen?

Approximately. Screens are RGB, print is CMYK — there's no exact mapping. Bright reds, neon greens, and deep blues often look different in print (typically duller). Stick to brand colors that have known CMYK equivalents, or order a single proof card before doing a large run.

How do I add a QR code on the back?

Paste a URL into the QR field (your portfolio, LinkedIn, vCard, Instagram). The tool generates a QR code at appropriate resolution. The smallest readable QR on a business card is roughly 18×18mm; the tool sizes it accordingly.

Is my design uploaded anywhere?

No. PDF generation runs client-side via jsPDF in your browser. Your contact info, logo, and design choices stay in browser memory. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero outbound requests during PDF export.

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Business Card Designer

Create a two-sided business card with your name, role, and contact details instantly online. Export a print-ready PDF at 300 DPI for free with no downloads or signup.

Updated June 2026

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Output is 1050×600 px, equivalent to 3.5×2 in at 300 DPI — standard business card size, print-ready.

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What it does

Design a two-sided business card — front (name, title, company, contact info) and back (logo, tagline, QR code, or whatever you want there) — at the standard 85×55mm / 3.5×2 inch print size with full 300 DPI resolution. Export as a PDF that any commercial printer (MOO, VistaPrint, Got Print, your local print shop) can send straight to the press.

Useful for handing out at networking events, conferences, and client meetings where exchanging contact info physically is still the convention; contractors and freelancers who don't want to pay a designer for a simple card; small business launches needing professional-looking cards without the cost of a brand designer; side projects and band/podcast merchandise; and wedding or event coordinators creating contact cards for vendors and guests.

The PDF is print-ready: 300 DPI resolution, CMYK-ready color profile (in supported templates), 3mm bleed on all edges (so the printer can trim without leaving white slivers), and optional crop marks for accurate cutting. Front and back are exported as separate pages so most double-sided print services accept the file directly. Card stock, finish (matte / glossy / soft-touch), and quantity are all separate decisions you make at the printer.

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How to use it

Fill in the front-side fields: name (large), title, company, phone, email, website. Each appears in a typical business-card layout.
Add the back side: logo upload, tagline, social handles, QR code linking to your portfolio/website (the tool generates the QR from a URL you paste).
Pick a layout from the templates: Classic (centered), Modern (left-aligned), Minimal (just name + contact), Branded (large logo + accent color).
Adjust accent colour to match your brand. Pick the print orientation (landscape is standard, portrait is more eye-catching).
Preview both sides at 1:1 scale. Click Export PDF — the file is print-ready (300 DPI, 3mm bleed, optional crop marks).

When to use this tool

Generating a quick professional card for a networking event you're attending tomorrow.
Side-project / freelance work where designing in Illustrator is overkill.
Small-batch printing through MOO, VistaPrint, Got Print, or a local print shop (10-100 cards).
Updating an existing card's contact info without re-designing from scratch.

When not to use it

High-end brand identity work — for premium cards (foil, letterpress, custom die-cuts), hire a designer with print-production experience.
Specialty card sizes (square, slim, oversized) — this tool ships standard 85×55mm. Other sizes need a custom layout.
When you need vector logo files for sharper print at unknown sizes — upload an SVG / high-DPI PNG; if you have only a low-res JPEG, the print may look pixelated.
Mass production (10,000+ cards) — for those volumes, work directly with the printer's design tool, which often hooks into their press constraints (specific pantone color matching, paper-stock-specific bleed).

Common use cases

Quick use during a typical workday
Pre-decision sanity-check on inputs and outputs
Educational use — demonstrating the underlying concept
Onboarding a colleague who needs the same calculation/conversion

Frequently asked questions

What size is a standard business card?: 85×55mm in Europe (ISO 7810 ID-1, same as a credit card), 89×51mm (3.5×2 inches) in North America. They're close but not interchangeable — pick the right one for your printer's location. The tool defaults to 85×55mm with a US toggle.
What's bleed and why does the PDF have 3mm of it?: Bleed is extra design that extends past the final trim edge so when the printer cuts the card, even slight blade-misalignment doesn't leave a white sliver where the design was supposed to reach the edge. 3mm is the standard. Anything that should reach the edge of the printed card is extended into the bleed zone. The card is trimmed back to 85×55mm at the cut.
Should I include crop marks?: Yes if your printer is a service like MOO or a local print shop that uses them as a cut guide. No if you're uploading to VistaPrint or similar that has its own crop process and bleeds. The tool toggles them; check what your printer wants.
Will the colors match what I see on screen?: Approximately. Screens are RGB, print is CMYK — there's no exact mapping. Bright reds, neon greens, and deep blues often look different in print (typically duller). Stick to brand colors that have known CMYK equivalents, or order a single proof card before doing a large run.
How do I add a QR code on the back?: Paste a URL into the QR field (your portfolio, LinkedIn, vCard, Instagram). The tool generates a QR code at appropriate resolution. The smallest readable QR on a business card is roughly 18×18mm; the tool sizes it accordingly.
Is my design uploaded anywhere?: No. PDF generation runs client-side via jsPDF in your browser. Your contact info, logo, and design choices stay in browser memory. Open DevTools → Network and you'll see zero outbound requests during PDF export.

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