Create Business Cards in Figma for Print
Design professional business cards in Figma and export them as print-ready PDFs. This guide covers standard sizes, frame setup, bleed, CMYK conversion, and everything your printer needs.
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The most common business card dimensions worldwide. Use these sizes when setting up your Figma frame for print.
| Standard | Size (inches) | Size (mm) | Figma Frame (300 DPI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US / Canada | 3.5" × 2" | 89 × 51 mm | 1050 × 600 px |
| ISO / Europe | 3.37" × 2.13" | 85 × 55 mm | 1016 × 638 px |
| UK | 3.35" × 2.17" | 85 × 55 mm | 1004 × 650 px |
| Japan | 3.58" × 2.17" | 91 × 55 mm | 1075 × 650 px |
| Square (Trendy) | 2.5" × 2.5" | 65 × 65 mm | 750 × 750 px |
Important: These are the trim size (final card size). You also need to add 3mm bleed on each side for printing. Printery handles bleed automatically — you just design to the trim size.
How to Create Business Cards in Figma
Set Up Your Frame
Create a new frame in Figma with the correct dimensions for your region. For a standard US business card, set the frame to 1050 × 600 pixels (3.5 × 2 inches at 300 DPI).
For a double-sided card, create two frames: one for the front and one for the back. Name them clearly (e.g., "Business Card - Front", "Business Card - Back").
Design with Print in Mind
Keep these print-specific rules in mind while designing:
- • Safe zone: Keep text and logos at least 5mm (15px) from all edges to prevent trimming
- • Font size: Minimum 7pt for body text, 8pt recommended. Anything smaller may be unreadable
- • Images: Use high-resolution images (300 DPI minimum). Avoid screenshots or web-quality images
- • Background: If your design has a colored or image background, extend it to the edges — Printery will add bleed automatically
Configure Print Settings with Printery
Open the Printery plugin and configure:
Bleed: 3mm
Standard bleed for business cards. Ensures no white edges after trimming.
CMYK: ISO Coated v2
Converts your RGB colors to accurate CMYK for offset printing.
DPI: 300
Standard resolution for commercial printing. Ensures sharp text and images.
Crop Marks: On
Tells the printer exactly where to cut your card.
Export and Print
Click "Export PDF" in Printery. Your PDF will include CMYK colors, embedded ICC profile, bleed areas, and crop marks. Send this file directly to your print shop — no further conversion needed.
Your print-ready PDF includes: CMYK colors with ICC profile, 3mm bleed on all sides, crop marks, 300 DPI images, and outlined fonts.
Business Card Design Tips for Print
Choose Paper Wisely
Standard is 350gsm coated. For premium cards, consider 400gsm+ uncoated or textured stock. If using uncoated paper, switch your ICC profile to PSO Uncoated in Printery — colors render differently on uncoated stock.
Watch Your Black
For large black areas (backgrounds), use rich black (C60 M40 Y40 K100) instead of pure black (K100). Pure black can appear washed out. For small text, use K100 only to keep edges sharp.
Spot Colors for Brand Accuracy
If your brand uses a specific Pantone color, use Printery's spot color feature (Pro) to ensure exact color matching. This is especially important for logos and brand elements.
Order a Test Print
Always order a small test batch before printing hundreds. Screen colors never match print exactly — a test print lets you adjust before committing to a full run.
Print Business Cards from Figma
Design in Figma. Export print-ready PDFs with CMYK, bleed, and crop marks in one click.
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