4.25x5.5 Postcards / Flyers

Printkeg prints "quarter sheet" sized custom cards using heavyweight gloss, matte, or textured cardstocks - three distinct choices to display beautiful artwork. Artists tend to favor 4.25x5.5 since envelopes, frames, and mattes are widely compatible.

4.25x5.5 postcards are also highly effective in gaining customer attention. They are also far more economical than trying to print full-sized 8.5x11 or 5.5x8.5 flyers. 

The Features

• Three distinct and archival card stocks to choose
• Cards intended for retail art or marketing
• Designers review all art for quality purposes 
• Our designers automatically fix minor problems when possible. 
• 4.25x5.5 cards are often printed to fit into A2 envelopes
• Quarter-sized cards are economical
• Need more than 1000 cards?

Three 4.25 x 5.5 Card Choices

• Gloss Card – Our satin-gloss card option provides a light sheen and gorgeous colors.
• Matte Card – A popular choice for artists, the matte card is an elegant and uncoated alternative to gloss.
• Textured Matte – We offer this distinguishing stock for artists searching for more texture. 

How Long It Takes To Ship (Turnaround)

Select one of three turnaround options for deadline-conscious customers. The first turnaround begins on the next business day (as long as the current day is a business day). Art concerns, billing issues, and digital proofs can extend the turnaround time.

Visualize Your Art With a PDF Proof

We email digital proofs when we spot artwork problems or a customer requests one. Remember, a PK representative will contact you if there are issues concerning bleed, resolution, and size. For $5, we will email a PDF proof showing the bleed area and estimated cut lines. Otherwise, the artwork will move straight to production. We check and observe all artwork before printing to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. 

Digital proofs will alter turnaround by adding one extra day (not including approval time). Turnaround time begins once the art is approved.

These Art Guidelines Improve The Print Quality of Your 4.25" x 5.5" Cards.

If the following specifications seem Klingon to you, don't allow that to dissuade you from ordering prints. Our friendly staff reviews all artwork to make sure your cards print sharply. If we can't resolve art issues promptly, one of our team members will reach out.

• Set your art file with 4.5" x 5.75" dimensions. Remember to keep important content at least 0.25 inches away from the edges. The pixel count for your file should be at least 1350 x 1725.
• When beginning a new design, check if you are working in a 300dpi environment. Many graphic software giants default at 72dpi (Adobe Photoshop) and 132dpi (Procreate). Increasing the quality setting to 300dpi or higher before you begin working is critical to print quality.
• We prefer PDF or JPG file formats. However, our team will accept other file types, such as PNG and TIF.
• Try designing your art in CMYK color mode. Before printing 4.25" x 5.5" flyers and postcards, we convert all files to CMYK. Many artists unwittingly work in RGB, a color mode for digital media. Conversion can lead to softened or undesired color changes.

A Template May Help You Visualize Bleed Area

What is a bleed area? This extra area allows us to create edge-to-edge printing. Your file should be a little larger than the final print size.  

To help set up your 4.25" x 5.5" postcards, we offer the below PDF template to place your art. You will notice that the file is 4.5" x 5.75", providing that extra "bleed" area we need. Remember to keep essential elements 0.25 inches away from the edges.

Download 4.25x5.5 postcard template

More Information for 4.25x5.5 Cards

Very similar in size to 4x6 postcards, flat 4.25 X 5.5 cards are popular among businesses and artists alike. They are also commonly fit with smaller A2 envelopes designed for photos and greeting cards. Printkeg offers white and natural envelopes with our 4.25 X 5.5 invitations. If you would like envelopes, don't hesitate to contact us.

Customer Reviews Speak Volumes

😁 "I really appreciated being able to buy greeting cards at a reasonable price for a very small order. This is something I regularly need." - C. Marshall

😄 Turn around time was fast and the print was beautiful. Always a good experience with Printkeg!" - Bill

😁 "The print quality & paper stock exceeded my expectations. My prints were shipped securely & quickly. I have found my new print house." - Scott

Shipping Your Cards Safely

We configure shipping rates during the checkout process. For postcards, you can select UPS and USPS shipping methods. Cards are shrink-wrapped in stacks and surrounded by bubble wrap inside a durable shipping box resulting in safe transportation (99% of the time). If you experience damage, please contact our customer service for assistance. 

 

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A Fancy Upgrade to 4.25" x 5.5" Postcards

Looking For More Lavish 4.25" x 5.5" Invitations?

4.25" x 5.5" is one of our primary dimensions for invitations and note cards. In that section, we print flat or folded cards on an ultra-thick 130# gloss or 120# matte. There you can also attain A2 envelopes to complement each card. Discover our custom invitations area today.

Larger Projects Are Welcome.

Your project may require more than 2000 4.25" x 5.5 cards. For this scenario, we offer larger quantities and bulk rates. Even better, you can take advantage of 16pt gloss and matte cardstock that is superior for marketing and mailing.

 

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