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Business Card Generator

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Live preview

Preview at 53% scale. Download for full 1050x600px (300 DPI).

Sending to a printer?

The downloaded PNG is 1050x600px (3.5x2 inches at 300 DPI) - the standard size accepted by Vistaprint, MOO, and most local print shops. Ask your printer about bleed margins and add 1-2mm if required.

A professional business card makes a lasting first impression - but design software is expensive and time-consuming to learn. Choose from four clean card templates, fill in your name, title, company, and contact details, and watch a live preview update as you type. Download a high-resolution PNG at standard business card dimensions, ready to send to any print shop or use as a digital card.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Choose a card template: Minimal, Modern, Bold, or Classic. The live preview updates instantly.
  2. 2Enter your name, job title, and company name. These are the most prominent elements on the card.
  3. 3Add your contact details: email, phone, website, and optionally LinkedIn or a physical address.
  4. 4Pick a colour theme to match your brand. The accent colour applies to key elements across all templates.
  5. 5Click 'Download PNG' to save a high-resolution card at standard business card dimensions, ready for print or digital sharing.

Example

Freelance designer creating a card for a new client pitch

Template: Modern (dark). Name: Maya Torres. Title: Brand Designer. Company: MT Creative. Email: maya@mtcreative.co. Phone: +1 555 234 5678. Website: mtcreative.co. Accent: teal. Downloads a crisp PNG, sends to a local print shop for same-day cards.

Small business owner at a trade show

Template: Bold. Name: David Kim. Title: Owner. Company: Kim's Bakery. Email: hello@kimsbakery.com. Phone: +1 555 876 5432. Accent: warm orange. Prints 200 cards at Vistaprint using the downloaded PNG. Total cost: free tool plus printing.

Common use cases

  • Freelancers and consultants who need a card quickly without hiring a designer
  • Small business owners attending networking events or trade shows
  • Job seekers who want a professional card for career fairs
  • Startup founders who need a card before their branding is finalised
  • Professionals changing roles and needing an updated card fast
  • Anyone who wants a clean, print-ready card without paying for a design tool

Common mistakes

  • Cramming too much information on the card - stick to name, title, company, one email, one phone, and one URL. Remove the rest.
  • Using a light accent colour on the Modern (dark) template - contrast is important for readability at small sizes.
  • Printing directly from the browser at screen resolution - always download the PNG first and send that file to the printer.
  • Forgetting to include a website - a URL is often more useful than a physical address for service businesses.

Frequently asked questions

What size is the downloaded business card?

The PNG is exported at 1050 x 600 pixels, which matches the standard business card size of 3.5 x 2 inches at 300 DPI - the minimum resolution most print shops require for sharp results.

Can I use this for digital sharing, not just print?

Yes. The PNG works perfectly as a digital card to attach to emails, add to a LinkedIn profile, or share in messaging apps. For a scannable card, pair it with the QR Code Generator to create a vCard QR code.

What templates are available?

Four templates: Minimal (white, clean typography, subtle accent line), Modern (dark navy background, high contrast), Bold (split design with a strong colour panel), and Classic (white with a coloured header bar). All four are professional and print-ready.

Can I change the accent colour?

Yes. A colour picker lets you set any accent colour. The default is the Practical Tools teal, but you can match your brand colour exactly by entering a HEX code.

Is there a bleed margin for printing?

The downloaded PNG does not include a bleed margin. Most print shops add bleed themselves, or you can add 1-2mm of extra canvas in a tool like Canva or Photoshop before sending to print.

Are my details stored anywhere?

No. Everything stays in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server. Close the tab and the data is gone.

Can I add a logo?

Not yet - logo upload is on the roadmap. For now, the card uses text-based branding. If you need a logo on your card, download the PNG and add it in Canva or Photoshop before sending to print.

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