Business Card Maker: templates, custom colors, draggable text/icons, QR codes, EU/US sizes, and exports to PNG or PDF (with optional crop marks + bleed).
A business card is still useful because it’s quick: one small card that shares your key details in a clean, readable way. This Business Card Maker helps you build a card fast, keep text inside a safe area, add a logo and QR code, and export files for web or print.
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What this calculator does
You choose a standard size (EU 85×55 mm or US 3.5×2 in), set a safe margin so nothing important gets cut, then drag and resize each layer (company, name, title, contact lines, logo, QR). Templates change colors and fonts without resetting your moved positions. You can also switch the back side on/off and export front-only when you want a simpler card.
Choose the right size
- EU 85×55 mm: common in Europe.
- US 3.5×2 in (88.9×50.8 mm): common in the US/Canada.
If your printer gives specs, match them. If you’re sharing files with someone else, always mention which size you used.
Safe area and bleed (simple explanation)
Safe area
Cutting can shift slightly. Keep names, phone numbers, emails, and small icons inside a safe margin. A good default is 3–5 mm from the edge. If your text is small or thin, lean toward 5 mm.
Bleed
Bleed is extra space around the card used for printing. It prevents tiny white edges if your background reaches the border. A common value is 3 mm.
This tool can export a PDF with white bleed all around and black crop marks. The design stays at the real trim size in the center.
Conversion and sizing formulas
| Task | Formula / value | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mm → inches | inches = mm ÷ 25.4 | 85 mm ÷ 25.4 = 3.346 in |
| inches → mm | mm = inches × 25.4 | 3.5 in × 25.4 = 88.9 mm |
| Bleed box | (w + 2b) × (h + 2b) | EU with 3 mm: 91 × 61 mm |
| Safe box | (w − 2s) × (h − 2s) | EU with 4 mm: 77 × 47 mm |
Design tips that prevent common print problems
Keep text readable
Business cards are viewed fast. Use strong contrast and avoid very thin fonts. If you use a dark background, keep text close to white. If you use a light background, keep text close to black.
Don’t crowd the corners
Even if the preview looks fine, corners are the first place that gets trimmed unevenly. Keep your most important info (name, phone, email) comfortably inside the safe area.
Use the back side with a purpose
The back is great for one thing: branding or one clear call to action. Good back-side ideas:
- Large logo + short tagline
- QR code + “Scan to book” (or “Scan for menu / portfolio”)
If you don’t need it, turn the back off and export front-only.
Icons and contact lines
Icons help scanning: the eye finds the phone/email faster. In the Icons tab you can:
- Toggle fields on/off (phone, email, address, website, QR)
- Pick different icons per field
- Keep icons transparent, or add a subtle circle/rounded background for contrast
A simple rule: if your background is busy (photo/texture), add a light icon background so icons don’t disappear.
QR code use cases (and quick rules)
QR works best when it points to one clear action:
- Website / landing page
- Booking page
- Map location
- Portfolio page
Quick rules for better scanning:
- Keep contrast high (dark QR on light area, or light QR on dark area).
- Don’t make the QR tiny; if people must scan from a distance, scale it up.
- Test with 2–3 phones before exporting a batch.
Templates and backgrounds
Templates are the fastest way to get a balanced look. Pick one, then only adjust spacing and sizes. For backgrounds, solid colors usually print cleaner than photos. If you upload a background image, lower its opacity so text stays readable. For dark backgrounds, make text and icons light; for light backgrounds, keep them dark.
Export options
PNG (trim size)
Use PNG for web previews, email signatures, or quick sharing. Exports are exact card size with no margins.
PDF (trim size)
Use PDF when you want a print file that matches the card size exactly, with no marks. Many small print services accept this.
PDF with Crop Marks + Bleed
Use this when a print shop requests bleed and crop marks. Exports include 3 mm white bleed and black crop marks.
Quick workflow
1) Set size + safe margin
Start with EU 85×55 mm and safe margin 4 mm (or your printer’s values).
2) Add content
Fill in company, name, title, and the contact lines you want. Turn off fields you don’t need.
3) Add logo + QR
Upload your logo, adjust corner radius, and set the QR value (website, booking, or map link).
4) Fine-tune layout
Drag layers to align spacing. Use resize handles when needed.
5) Export
Use PNG for web, PDF for standard printing, or PDF Crop Marks + Bleed for print shops.
FAQ
Why do I see a thin white line on the right or bottom in an exported image?
It’s usually pixel rounding when the card is rendered to an image. Exporting at higher scale and normalizing the final output size fixes it. If you still see it, export PDF and print from the PDF.
What safe margin and bleed should I use for professional printing?
A safe margin of 3–5 mm is common, and 3 mm bleed is a standard request. Always follow your print shop’s spec if it differs.
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If you’re sharing files with someone else, always mention which size you used. Safe area and bleed (simple explanation) Safe area Cutting can shift slightly. Keep names, phone numbers, emails, and small icons inside a safe margin. A good default is 3–5 mm from the edge. If your text is small or thin, lean toward 5 mm. Bleed Bleed is extra space around the card used for printing. It prevents tiny white edges if your background reaches the border. A common value is 3 mm. This tool can export a PDF with white bleed all around and black crop marks. The design stays at the real trim size in the center. Conversion and sizing formulas Task Formula / value Example mm → inches inches = mm ÷ 25.4 85 mm ÷ 25.4 = 3.346 in inches → mm mm = inches × 25.4 3.5 in × 25.4 = 88.9 mm Bleed box (w + 2b) × (h + 2b) EU with 3 mm: 91 × 61 mm Safe box (w − 2s) × (h − 2s) EU with 4 mm: 77 × 47 mm Design tips that prevent common print problems Keep text readable Business cards are viewed fast. Use strong contrast and avoid very thin fonts. If you use a dark background, keep text close to white. If you use a light background, keep text close to black. Don’t crowd the corners Even if the preview looks fine, corners are the first place that gets trimmed unevenly. Keep your most important info (name, phone, email) comfortably inside the safe area. Use the back side with a purpose The back is great for one thing: branding or one clear call to action. Good back-side ideas: Large logo + short tagline QR code + “Scan to book” (or “Scan for menu / portfolio”) If you don’t need it, turn the back off and export front-only. Icons and contact lines Icons help scanning: the eye finds the phone/email faster. In the Icons tab you can: Toggle fields on/off (phone, email, address, website, QR) Pick different icons per field Keep icons transparent, or add a subtle circle/rounded background for contrast A simple rule: if your background is busy (photo/texture), add a light icon background so icons don’t disappear. QR code use cases (and quick rules) QR works best when it points to one clear action: Website / landing page Booking page Map location Portfolio page Quick rules for better scanning: Keep contrast high (dark QR on light area, or light QR on dark area). Don’t make the QR tiny; if people must scan from a distance, scale it up. Test with 2–3 phones before exporting a batch. Templates and backgrounds Templates are the fastest way to get a balanced look. Pick one, then only adjust spacing and sizes. For backgrounds, solid colors usually print cleaner than photos. If you upload a background image, lower its opacity so text stays readable. For dark backgrounds, make text and icons light; for light backgrounds, keep them dark. Export options PNG (trim size) Use PNG for web previews, email signatures, or quick sharing. Exports are exact card size with no margins. PDF (trim size) Use PDF when you want a print file that matches the card size exactly, with no marks. Many small print services accept this. PDF with Crop Marks + Bleed Use this when a print shop requests bleed and crop marks. Exports include 3 mm white bleed and black crop marks. Quick workflow 1) Set size + safe margin Start with EU 85×55 mm and safe margin 4 mm (or your printer’s values). 2) Add content Fill in company, name, title, and the contact lines you want. Turn off fields you don’t need. 3) Add logo + QR Upload your logo, adjust corner radius, and set the QR value (website, booking, or map link). 4) Fine-tune layout Drag layers to align spacing. Use resize handles when needed. 5) Export Use PNG for web, PDF for standard printing, or PDF Crop Marks + Bleed for print shops. FAQ Why do I see a thin white line on the right or bottom in an exported image? It’s usually pixel rounding when the card is rendered to an image. Exporting at higher scale and normalizing the final output size fixes it. If you still see it, export PDF and print from the PDF. What safe margin and bleed should I use for professional printing? A safe margin of 3–5 mm is common, and 3 mm bleed is a standard request. Always follow your print shop’s spec if it differs.