Free Business Card Maker
Design a professional business card front in your browser. Type your details, pick a template and accent color, and download a print-ready PNG at the standard 3.5 by 2 inch size. Free, no sign-up, and no watermark.
Design your business card
100% in your browser. Everything you type is drawn on your own device and is never uploaded to a server. The download is a PNG at 1050 by 600 pixels, no watermark.
Take your brand past the card
A card hands someone your details once. These free CommonNinja widgets keep working on your website, turning that first contact into a lasting connection.
Contact Form
Put a clean contact form on your site so the people who take your card can reach you without hunting for your email.
Opening Hours
Show your opening hours on your site so new contacts know exactly when you are available before they get in touch.
Social Media Links
Collect every profile in one tidy block, so a new contact can follow you everywhere from a single tap.
Logo Slider
Display the brands and clients you work with to build instant trust with everyone who lands on your site.
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Turn any link into a custom QR code with your colors and a center logo. Great for the back of a card.
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Build balanced color palettes for your brand and export the hex codes in one click.
Use Tool →How It Works
How to make a business card in three steps
No account, no sign-up, completely free. Everything is drawn in your browser, so your details are never uploaded to any server.
Enter your details
Type your name, job title, company, and the ways you want people to reach you. The preview updates as you type.
Pick a style and color
Choose a template, an accent color, and a font. Try each layout to see which one fits your name and brand best.
Download and print
Export a print-ready PNG at the standard 3.5 by 2 inch size with one click, then send it to any printer or share it.
Why It Matters
Why a good card still matters
A business card is a small, physical reminder of a real conversation. Long after a name is buried in someone's inbox, a card in a wallet or on a desk keeps you top of mind.
clear details + a look that matches your brand = an easy yes
The card does the introduction when you are not in the room. A clean, on-brand design makes the person holding it more likely to follow up instead of forgetting you.
Handing over a card is still one of the most personal moments in business. It marks the end of an introduction and gives the other person a tangible way to remember you. In a world of endless digital noise, that small tactile object cuts through in a way a follow request rarely does.
The card only works, though, if the details are current and the design looks the part. A cluttered or dated card quietly undercuts the impression you just made. The goal is a card that is easy to read at a glance and clearly points back to you and your brand.
Sizes & Print Specs
Standard card sizes and print specs
This tool exports at 1050 by 600 pixels, the exact size of a standard 3.5 by 2 inch US card at print resolution. Here are the common sizes and specs to know before you print.
| Card type | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| US standard | 3.5 × 2 in · 1050 × 600 px | The default in North America and what this tool exports Common |
| EU / UK standard | 85 × 55 mm · 1004 × 650 px | The common size across Europe and much of the world Common |
| Square | 2.5 × 2.5 in · 750 × 750 px | A modern, memorable card that stands out in a stack Alternative |
| Slim / skinny | 3.5 × 1 in · 1050 × 300 px | A minimal card when you only need a name and one contact Alternative |
| With bleed | Add 1/8 in (0.125") each edge | Full-color backgrounds that print edge to edge without a white sliver For print |
Dimensions reflect standard print specifications. Pixel sizes are calculated at 300 DPI.
Template Styles
Which template style should you use?
The layout sets the tone before anyone reads a word. Here is when to reach for each of the four styles this tool can make.
| Style | The look | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal | White card, left-aligned text, a thin accent bar down one edge | Most professionals who want a clean, timeless card that reads fast |
| Bold sidebar | A solid accent-color panel holding your company name beside your details | Companies and teams that want the brand color to lead |
| Dark | A dark card with light text and an accent-color job title | Creative, tech, and premium brands that want a striking look |
| Centered | Everything centered with accent rules top and bottom | A balanced, formal card when your name and title are the focus |
Common Mistakes
Why does my card look off?
Almost every card that misses the mark comes down to one of these six. Most are about restraint and legibility, not the design tool.
Cramming in too much
A card is a prompt, not a resume. List only the details someone needs to reach you. White space makes the important lines easier to read.
Less is easier to readText too small to scan
A card is small and often read at arm’s length. Keep your name and contact lines large enough to read without squinting.
Keep type legibleToo many colors and fonts
A clash of colors and typefaces reads as amateur. Stick to one accent color and one font family so the card feels considered.
One accent, one fontIgnoring the bleed and margins
If a background runs to the edge, printers need extra bleed or you get a white sliver. Keep text away from the very edge too.
Mind the safe zoneExporting too low resolution
A card that looks fine on screen can print blurry. Export at print resolution so the type and lines stay crisp on paper.
Print needs 300 DPIDetails that go stale
An old phone number or a dead website makes the whole card useless. Double-check every line before you send it to print.
Verify every detailBest Practices
8 tips for a card that gets used
All CommonNinja widgets mentioned below are free to start. Apply these while you design the card and after you hand it over.
01
Lead with your name
Your name should be the largest thing on the card. It is what people remember you by, so give it room and weight above everything else.
02
Pick one accent color
A single accent color, ideally pulled from your brand, ties the card together and carries onto your site, socials, and email signature.
03
Trim the contact lines
Choose the two or three ways you actually want to be reached. A phone, an email, and a website is usually plenty for the front of a card.
04
Match the card to your brand
Reuse the same font and color on your website so a new contact recognizes you the moment they look you up. Consistency reads as trust.
05
Send new contacts to a form
The website on your card should lead somewhere that captures interest. A simple contact form turns a glance at your card into a real conversation.
Add a Contact Form free →06
Put all your profiles in one place
People increasingly connect on social first. A tidy block of social links on your site lets a new contact follow you everywhere in one tap.
Add Social Links free →07
Design for the back too
The front carries your details. Save the back for one thing that earns a second look, like a QR code, a tagline, or a bold logo.
08
Proof it at full size before printing
View the card at its true size on screen and check every line for typos. A single wrong digit means reprinting the whole batch.
Glossary
Business card terms, briefly
Six terms that come up whenever you design or print a card. Bookmark this if you make cards for a team or send them to a printer.
From the Blog
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