Free Gift Certificate Maker
Design a printable gift certificate for your business in a minute. Add your name, logo and amount, then download a PNG or print three per page. Free, no sign-up, no watermark, and it all runs in your browser.
Make your gift certificate
Type your own, like “Holiday Gift” or “Spa Day Pass”, or pick one.
Shows as $50.
Keep a list of the codes you hand out, so you can check one when it comes back.
Standard gift certificate size, 300 dpi. Print prints 3 per page.
100% in-browser. Your business details and logo are never uploaded. This tool makes a design only: it does not take payments or track redemptions.
Selling gift certificates? Tell your website visitors.
See how →Sell More Gift Certificates From Your Website
A printed certificate sells at the counter. These free Common Ninja widgets tell your online visitors too.
Coupon Popup
Show a popup that tells visitors you sell gift certificates, with your offer and a button to buy or ask.
Coupon Bar
A slim bar across the top of every page, perfect for "Gift certificates available for the holidays".
Corner Coupon Pop-up
A small corner message that stays out of the way while still pointing shoppers to your gift certificates.
Countdown
Count down to your last day for holiday gift orders, so shoppers know when to buy.
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How to make a gift certificate
No account, no sign-up, completely free. The certificate is drawn in your browser, so your business details and logo are never uploaded.
Add your business
Type your business name, upload your logo and add how to redeem: your website, phone or address.
Set the value
Enter an amount, or switch to a named service like “One 60-minute massage”. Add To and From, or leave them blank to write in.
Download or print
Pick a design and color, then download a PNG or print three per page with cut lines. No watermark.
The Basics
What to put on a gift certificate
A good gift certificate answers three questions at a glance: where it is from, what it is worth, and how to use it. Everything else is optional.
| What to include | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Business name and logo | Tells the recipient where to use it, and makes it look official. Essential |
| Amount or service | A dollar amount is flexible. A named service ("One 60-minute massage") feels more personal. Essential |
| Unique code | Lets you check a certificate when it comes back and spot copies. Essential |
| To and From lines | Turns a voucher into a gift. Leave them blank so the buyer can write them in. Recommended |
| How to redeem | Your website, phone or address, so the recipient knows how to book or visit. Essential |
| Fine print | Short terms, such as "not redeemable for cash". Keep it to one line. Recommended |
Rules
Gift certificate expiry rules, briefly
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules depend on where your business is.
sold → at least 5 years before it can expire (US federal rule)
In the US, the Credit CARD Act of 2009 (Regulation E, 12 CFR 1005.20) says a gift certificate cannot expire sooner than 5 years after it was sold, and it limits fees for not using it. Several states go further and ban expiry dates altogether.
The simplest way to stay safe is to leave the expiry date off. That is why this tool starts with no date, and warns you if you set one less than 5 years away. Outside the US, check your country's consumer rules before printing a date.
Ideas
Gift certificate ideas by business
The same tool works for very different businesses. Here is what tends to sell.
| Business | What to offer | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Salons and spas | A named treatment, or a round amount like $50 or $100 | Offer a printed certificate at the front desk and a digital one people can email |
| Restaurants and cafes | A dining amount, or "dinner for two" | Print 3 per page, keep a stack at the register for last-minute holiday buyers |
| Fitness studios | A class pack or a first month | Name the service so the recipient knows exactly what they get |
| Retail shops | A store-credit amount | Number each printed copy so every certificate has its own code |
| Photographers and services | A session or a package | Use the email size for clients who buy online and want to forward it |
Avoid These
Six gift certificate mistakes
Most problems with gift certificates come from these, and all of them are easy to avoid.
An expiry date that breaks the rules
In the US, federal rules do not let a gift certificate expire sooner than 5 years after it is sold, and some states ban expiry dates entirely. When in doubt, leave the date off.
Check before you set a dateEvery certificate has the same code
If all of your printed certificates share one code, you cannot tell which one was used or spot a copy. Number each printed copy.
One code per certificateNo way to redeem
The recipient may not know your business. Put your website, phone number or address on the certificate.
Say how to use itTerms nobody can read
A paragraph of fine print in tiny type looks defensive. Keep the terms to one short line.
One line of termsOff-brand design
A certificate in random colors looks homemade. Add your logo and pick an accent color that matches your shop.
Use your brand colorsNo record of what was sold
Keep a simple list of each code, its value and the date it was sold. It is what makes honoring a certificate quick and fair.
Keep a code listBest Practices
8 tips to sell more gift certificates
All Common Ninja widgets mentioned below are free to start.
01
Make it easy to buy as a gift
Most gift certificates are bought last minute. Keep printed copies at the counter and mention them at checkout in November and December.
02
Offer round amounts
Round numbers like $25, $50 and $100 are the easiest decision for a buyer. You can still accept any amount.
03
Sell a named experience
"One 60-minute massage" or "Dinner for two" feels more like a gift than a number. Switch the value to Service or item.
04
Number every copy
Turn on numbering when you print, so each certificate on the sheet gets its own code.
05
Tell your website visitors
People shopping for a gift often check your website first. A popup that says you sell gift certificates catches them right there.
Add a Coupon Popup free →06
Announce it across your site
A slim bar on every page, such as "Gift certificates available for the holidays", reminds every visitor without getting in the way.
Add a Coupon Bar free →07
Set a last day for holiday orders
If you mail or prepare certificates, tell people the last day to order so nobody is disappointed.
08
Follow up after redemption
A first visit from a gift is the start of a new customer. Ask them to come back or leave a review.
Glossary
Gift certificate terms, briefly
Six terms that come up when you sell gift certificates.
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