Custom Full-Color Postcard Printing

MMPrint produces custom full-color postcards for businesses, real estate professionals, retailers, restaurants, nonprofits, political campaigns and organizations throughout the United States.

Printed postcards can be distributed as handouts or addressed and mailed through the United States Postal Service. They provide space for offers, announcements, photographs, event details and calls to action without requiring an envelope.

Choose from multiple postcard sizes, paper finishes and optional features. MMPrint can also coordinate printing, mailing-list processing, addressing, postal preparation and delivery to the post office.

Popular Postcard Sizes

• 3.5 x 5.5 Postcards – A compact format for announcements, invitations, handouts and qualifying mailing projects.
• 4 x 6 Postcards – A familiar postcard size for promotions, reminders and general direct mail.
• 5 x 7 Postcards – Provides additional room for photographs, offers and supporting information.
• 5.5 x 8.5 Postcards – A half-letter format suited to larger promotions and detailed marketing messages.
• 6 x 9 Postcards – A high-visibility format with more room for images, offers and calls to action.
• 6 x 11 Postcards – An oversized format designed to create a larger presence in the mailbox.
• Custom Sizes – Other dimensions can be reviewed according to the project’s printing and mailing requirements.

Postcard Paper Options

• Gloss-Coated Paper – A reflective surface that supports vibrant color, photography and promotional graphics.
• Matte or Dull-Coated Paper – A smooth, lower-glare surface that balances photographs with text.
• Uncoated Paper – A natural-feel surface that is easier to write on than coated paper.
• Specialty Stocks – Suede, silk, metallic pearl and other distinctive papers can be reviewed for qualifying projects.
• Full-Color Printing – Reproduce photographs, illustrations, branding and promotional designs in color.
• Two-Sided Printing – Use one side for the primary message and the reverse for mailing information, supporting details or another call to action.

Postcard Finishing Options

• UV Coating – Add a glossy surface treatment to qualifying coated-paper configurations.
• Spot Varnish – Apply varnish selectively to emphasize photographs, logos or other design elements.
• Rounded Corners – Replace standard square corners with a rounded profile for qualifying projects.
• Custom Specifications – Paper, coating and finishing should be selected according to the postcard’s use and mailing requirements.

Postcard Printing & Mailing Services

• Mailing-List Processing – Customer-supplied address data can be prepared for postcard addressing and postal production.
• Address Review – Mailing data can be processed to identify address issues that may affect delivery.
• Postcard Addressing – Recipient information can be applied directly to the mailing side of each postcard.
• Postal Preparation – Postcards can be sorted and prepared according to the selected mailing specifications.
• Delivery to the Post Office – Completed postcard mailings can be delivered to the appropriate postal facility.
• Remaining Postcards – Extra pieces not included in the mailing can be shipped to the customer.

Postage classification depends on the finished size, thickness, shape, aspect ratio, address placement and current USPS requirements. MMPrint can review the proposed postcard before production when the project will be mailed.

Common Uses for Custom Postcards

• Real estate listings and open houses
• Retail sales and promotions
• Restaurant openings and special offers
• Grand-opening announcements
• Event invitations and reminders
• Political and advocacy campaigns
• Nonprofit fundraising appeals
• Appointment reminders
• New-mover and neighborhood marketing
• Product and service announcements
• Coupons and limited-time offers
• Customer reactivation campaigns

Design Tips for Mailed Postcards

• Lead with one primary message – Make the offer, announcement or intended action immediately clear.
• Use a strong visual – Select a relevant photograph or graphic that supports the message rather than competing with it.
• Include a clear call to action – Tell recipients whether to call, visit, scan, register, donate or redeem an offer.
• Reserve the mailing area – Leave adequate space for the recipient address, return address and postal markings.
• Follow the correct template – Use the template matching the selected postcard size and orientation.
• Include bleed – Extend backgrounds and images beyond the trim edge according to the template.
• Protect the safe area – Keep important text, logos and QR codes away from trim edges and rounded corners.
• Use high-resolution images – Review photographs and graphics at their final printed dimensions.
• Test QR codes – Scan the code at its intended printed size and leave sufficient clear space around it.
• Add a response code – A dedicated URL, coupon code, QR code or tracked phone number can help measure campaign response.
• Check promotional terms – Clearly state expiration dates, restrictions and redemption requirements.
• Request a postal review – Confirm mailing specifications before printing when postage classification is important to the project.

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Why Choose MMPrint for Postcard Printing?

• Multiple Postcard Sizes – Choose from compact cards through oversized direct-mail formats.
• Professional Paper Choices – Select gloss-coated, matte-coated, uncoated or qualifying specialty papers.
• Printing and Mailing Support – Coordinate postcard production, addressing, postal preparation and mailing through one provider.
• Optional Finishing – UV coating, spot varnish and rounded corners are available for qualifying configurations.
• Human File Review – Submitted artwork is reviewed for potential sizing, bleed, resolution, mailing-panel and finishing concerns.
• More Than 50 Years of Print Experience – MMPrint has served businesses and organizations since 1972.
• Nationwide Service – Postcards can be shipped or mailed throughout the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What postcard sizes are available?
  Standard sizes include 3.5 x 5.5, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 5.5 x 8.5, 6 x 9 and 6 x 11 inches. Other sizes can be reviewed for custom projects.
• Can postcards be printed in full color?
  Yes. Custom postcards can be printed in full color on one or both sides.
• Which paper should I choose for my postcards?
  Gloss-coated paper emphasizes color and photography, matte-coated paper reduces glare, and uncoated paper provides a natural surface that is easier to write on.
• Can MMPrint print and mail our postcards?
  Yes. MMPrint can coordinate postcard printing, mailing-list processing, addressing, postal preparation and delivery to the post office.
• Does every postcard size qualify for the same postage rate?
  No. Postage classification depends on the finished dimensions, thickness, shape, aspect ratio and current USPS requirements.
• What is the difference between custom postcards and EDDM postcards?
  Custom postcards can be printed for hand distribution, shipping or addressed mailing lists. EDDM postcards are prepared specifically for USPS Every Door Direct Mail distribution to selected carrier routes.
• Can postcards include UV coating?
  Yes. UV coating is available for qualifying coated-paper postcard configurations.
• Can postcards have rounded corners?
  Yes. Rounded corners are available for qualifying postcard projects, although mailing requirements should be reviewed before production.
• Can postcards include coupons or QR codes?
  Yes. Postcards can include coupons, promotional codes, QR codes, dedicated URLs and other trackable response methods.
• How should the mailing side of a postcard be designed?
  Reserve adequate clear space for the recipient address, return address and postal markings, and follow the template for the selected size.
• Does MMPrint review postcard artwork?
  Yes. Submitted files are reviewed for potential sizing, bleed, resolution, mailing-panel and finishing concerns before printing.
• Does MMPrint provide nationwide postcard service?
  Yes. MMPrint prints, ships and mails custom postcards throughout the United States.