Question 1

What is a business card generator?

Accepted Answer

A business card generator lays out your name, title and contact details on a card, sized and set up for printing.

This one also puts a QR code on the back.

Question 2

Is the business card generator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

It's free, with no account and no watermark.

Question 3

What size is a business card?

Accepted Answer

The US standard is 3.5 x 2 inches (88.9 x 50.8 mm).

In Europe, it's usually 85 x 55 mm.

Question 4

What is bleed on a business card?

Accepted Answer

Bleed is background that runs past the cut line, usually 3 mm or 1/8 inch.

It keeps a white edge from showing if the cut moves a little.

Question 5

What does the QR code on the back do?

Accepted Answer

A phone camera scans it and offers to save your name, phone, email and website as a contact.

You can also make it open your website instead.

Question 6

What resolution should a business card be?

Accepted Answer

300 dpi, the resolution print shops ask for.

The generator draws every card at 300 dpi.

Question 7

Can I print business cards at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Download the home sheet: 10 cards on US Letter or A4, with cut marks and the backs lined up for 2-sided printing.

Question 8

What paper should I print business cards on?

Accepted Answer

Heavy card stock, 14 to 16 pt (350 to 400 gsm), for a card that feels solid.

Question 9

Is my logo uploaded anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No.

Your logo stays in your browser and is drawn into your files there.

Question 10

Who made the business card generator?

Accepted Answer

I did.

I'm Navid Moazzez, and I made the business card generator as one of my free tools on navid.me.

Free Business Card Generator (+ Guide)