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Vistaprint Postcards

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Spec score 6.9 #22 of 24 in Postcard Maker Software

What it is

Vistaprint Postcards is a web service for ordering custom printed postcards for promotions, appointment reminders, real estate mailers, and invitations. Customers can personalize a professional template, start from a basic template, or upload print-ready artwork. Listed formats include sizes from 4″ × 4″ through 6″ × 11″. Stock and finish choices include glossy, matte, recycled, soft touch, uncoated, linen, pearl, bamboo, hemp-blend, cotton, kraft, natural textured, foil, and embossed options. Standard, rounded-corner, and die-cut postcards have a minimum order of 25. VistaPrint can also print, address, and mail orders using purchased, uploaded, or saved address lists. Purchased lists cover 100 to 20,000 potential customers, remain reusable for one calendar year, and are not viewable for privacy; uploaded lists do not expire. QR codes with personalized URLs can support engagement tracking. Uploaded designs should be at least 300 DPI, with JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI, EPS, PPT, and TIFF supported. The listed Custom postcards price is $0.05 as a one-time purchase, billed 5000 Postcards.

Spec sheet

What it does
VistaPrint offers custom printed postcards for promotions, appointment reminders, real estate mailers and invitations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Company focus
VistaPrint describes itself as a design and marketing partner to small businesses and says its about page has over 17 million customers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Design options
Customers can customize a professionally designed template, start with a basic template, or upload a print-ready design.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Design uses
The site says postcards can include QR codes with personalized URLs to help track engagement and campaign results.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Direct mail
Its direct-mail service can print, address and mail postcards, and offers purchased, uploaded or saved address lists.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Mailing caveat
VistaPrint notes that postcards may be damaged or smudged while being processed through USPS equipment.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Mailing list limit
Purchased address lists can reach 100 to 20,000 potential customers, are not viewable for privacy reasons, and can be reused for one calendar year; uploaded lists do not expire.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Mailing service fees
The direct-mail page says discounts do not apply to service and postage fees, and that list processing, address validation, address printing and delivery to the post office are included in the cost.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Mailing support
The direct-mail page lists a dedicated postcard mailing support line at 1.855.210.1085, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Materials and finishes
Options shown include glossy, matte, recycled, soft touch, uncoated, linen, pearl, bamboo, hemp-blend, cotton, kraft and natural textured stocks, plus foil and embossed finishes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Minimum order
The page lists a minimum order quantity of 25 for standard, rounded-corner and die-cut postcards.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Sizes
Listed postcard sizes include 4″ × 4″, 4″ × 6″, 4.2″ × 5.5″, 5″ × 7″, 5.5″ × 8.5″, 6″ × 6″, 6″ × 9″ and 6″ × 11″.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com
Upload requirements
The standard postcard page recommends uploaded designs have at least 300 DPI and lists supported formats including JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, PSD, AI, EPS, PPT and TIFF.Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com

Plans and prices

Custom postcards $0.05, paid once 5000 Postcards Postcard printing; options and price depend on product selection Read 2 Oct 2026 · vistaprint.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Multiple postcard sizes and stock choices
  • Templates or print-ready upload options
  • Direct mailing service is available
  • Purchased and uploaded lists are supported
  • QR codes with personalized URLs

Limits

  • Minimum order is 25 postcards
  • Discounts exclude service and postage fees
  • Purchased lists are not viewable
  • USPS processing may damage or smudge postcards

Who it suits

It suits businesses and individuals ordering branded postcards online, whether they need printing alone or direct mailing. It is also useful for campaigns requiring varied stocks, finishes, sizes, or uploaded artwork.

Verdict

Vistaprint combines postcard design, printing, and optional mailing in one web workflow. Check the minimum order, list rules, artwork resolution, and mailing caveat before ordering.

Where Specifiction places it

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