Print-Ready Templates for Common Mail Piece Sizes

Ensure your mail pieces are perfectly prepared for printing and USPS compliance. Download templates for postcards, folded self-mailers (FSMs), letters, and flats with clear guides for bleeds, safe areas, and postal clear zones.

Free Templates for Download

Choose from our collection of PDF and JPEG templates designed to simplify your print preparation. Each template includes:

Bleed size: Ensure designs extend beyond the cut line for full color coverage.
Safe area: Keep text and images within this zone to avoid trimming.
Cut line: The exact edge where your mail piece will be trimmed.
Postal clear areas: Zones reserved for the address block and Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB).
Folding guides: For folded self-mailers, panel dimensions and folding instructions are included.

Template Links

Postcards: Download Standard Postcard Template
Folded Self-Mailers (FSMs): Download FSM Template
Envelopes: Download Envelope Template
Flat Size Mailers: Download Flat Template

How to Save Templates for Your Commercial Printer

Save your final creative files as print-ready PDFs to ensure the highest quality output. Follow these steps:

Set the resolution to 300 DPI to maintain image clarity.
Embed fonts and images to prevent missing elements during printing.
Include crop marks to guide trimming.
Save with CMYK color mode for accurate color reproduction.
Use the template’s bleed guidelines to extend background colors or images beyond the cut line.

Pro Tip: Always verify your file using Adobe Acrobat or similar tools to ensure it displays correctly before submitting to the printer.

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Pro Tips for Print-Ready Files

Image Quality: Use images with at least 300 DPI resolution. Avoid scaling up small images, which can appear pixelated.
Bleed and Safe Zones: Double-check that no critical text or images are outside the safe area.
Proofread Thoroughly: Confirm all content, including addresses and contact information, is accurate.
Color Mode: Ensure files are saved in CMYK, not RGB. Colors may shift when printed if RGB is used.
File Naming: Use clear file names like "Postcard-4x6-Final.pdf" for easier organization.

Download our print templates today and streamline your design-to-print process.

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