A5 Cards
Custom A5 cards are perfect for announcements, menus, promotions and special events. Printed in full colour on quality card stock for a professional finish.
1Your artwork
Pick a design and fill in your details. We’ll email you a PDF proof within 3 working days and make any changes before printing.
Choose a template
No templates for this size yet. Choose another size, or pick Custom design.
Your details
We create 2–3 concept designs for you to choose from, then finish your pick print-ready with bleed. Your PDF proof arrives within 2 working days of choosing a concept, with 2 rounds of changes included (further changes are charged at our hourly rate). Please check the spelling on your proof carefully, as we don’t spell-check. Printing starts once you approve the proof.
PDF max 20MB
Logo, photo or images optional · PDF, PNG or JPG · max 20MB
Full bleed: add 3 mm bleed on all four sides and keep text 3 mm inside the trim. 300 DPI, CMYK. Double-sided? Put the front on page 1 and the back on page 2.
2Choose your options
Size
Card
300gsm card, full colour, full bleed. Thick and sturdy for postcards, gift vouchers, rate cards and appointment cards.
Sides full colour
Single-sided templates are greyed out for double-sided cards.
Fridge magnet single-sided only
A self-adhesive magnetic strip (40×15 mm) is stuck to the back, top centre, so your card sticks to the fridge.
Using them as gift vouchers and need them numbered (No. 001, 002…)? Ask us for a quote.
3Check and add to cart
File check
Before printing we check your file’s size, bleed, resolution and colour setup, and contact you if anything needs fixing. Spelling and wording aren’t checked.
Tumby Bay Print does not check files for spelling, image quality, or sizing. Reprints caused by the supplied file will be charged.
Choose options
Before you upload
Getting your file ready
A5 cards are printed on thick 300gsm card and cut to size, so your file needs a little extra around the edge. Four quick checks and your cards will come out just the way you pictured them. Not sure about something? Ask us and we'll gladly take a look.
Front first, then the back
Double-sided? Put the front on page 1 and the back on page 2 of one file. Single-sided? Just send one page. Portrait or landscape both work.
Add 3mm bleed
Make your page 6mm bigger than the finished size, 3mm on every side, and stretch backgrounds and photos right to the edge. That way no white shows after we cut.
Keep 3mm safe inside the cut
Keep words, logos, phone numbers and faces at least 3mm inside the cut line. Cutting can move a fraction, so anything closer to the edge could be trimmed off.
Sharp photos, one file
Use 300 dpi photos and CMYK colour, and embed your fonts. Upload a PDF, PNG or JPG, up to 20MB. Leave off any crop or trim marks.
Size and free Canva templates
Each template has a front and back page, already set to the right size with bleed, with purple guide lines showing the cut line and the safe zone. Pick portrait or landscape.
| Size | Set up your file at | Canva Templates |
|---|---|---|
| A5148 × 210 mm finished | 154 × 216 mmincludes 3mm bleed | Portrait Landscape |
Choosing your options
A few quick things to know before step 2.
Lots of uses A5 card
- Announcements, menus, promotions, event programs and price lists.
- Thick card that holds up on a counter, table or noticeboard.
Gift vouchers Numbering
- Need them numbered (No. 001, 002 and so on)? Ask us for a quote before ordering.
- Leave a clear space on your design for the number.
One side or two Your choice
- The back is handy for extra details, terms, a map or a second menu.
- Choose single or double-sided in step 2 to match your file.
No artwork yet? Start from one of the free Canva templates above, or choose Custom design in step 1. Need a hand? Contact the TB Print team.
Quick answers
Common questions
Can't see your question? Call us on 08 8688 2115 or send us a message.
How should I set up my file?
- Make your page 154 × 216 mm, which is the 148 × 210 mm A5 card plus 3mm bleed on every side. Turn it on its side (216 × 154 mm) for landscape.
- Double-sided? Put the front on page 1 and the back on page 2 of the same file.
- Stretch backgrounds and photos right to the edge of the page, and keep words, logos and details at least 3mm inside the cut line, which is 6mm in from the edge of your page.
- Save it as a PDF, up to 20MB, and upload it in step 1. Single-sided cards can also be a PNG or JPG.
What size are A5 cards?
They're 148 × 210 mm, half the size of an A4 page, printed on thick 300gsm card. You can choose portrait or landscape. Need a smaller card? Have a look at our A6 postcards or DL cards and vouchers.
What is bleed, and do I need it?
Yes. Bleed is an extra 3mm of background on every side that gets cut off. We print your cards slightly bigger and cut them down to size, so the bleed makes sure colour runs right to the edge with no thin white line. Our Canva templates already include it.
What is the safe zone?
The safe zone is the area 3mm inside the cut line. Cutting can move a fraction, so keep anything important, like headings, prices, your business name, phone number and logo, inside it. In our Canva templates it's the inner purple line. The outer purple line is where we cut.
Single or double-sided?
Your choice. Double-sided gives you room on the back for extra details, terms, a map or a second menu. Put the front on page 1 and the back on page 2 of your file. Single-sided is printed on the front only, so send one page.
What can I use A5 cards for?
Lots of things: announcements, menus, promotions, event programs, price lists, thank-you cards and gift vouchers. They're thick enough to stand up to handling, so they work well on counters, tables and noticeboards. For party and wedding cards, have a look at our invitations, where you can add envelopes.
Can you number my vouchers?
Yes. If you're using your A5 cards as vouchers and need each one numbered (No. 001, 002 and so on), please ask us for a quote before ordering. Leave a clear space on your design where the number will go.
Do you have free Canva templates?
Yes, in portrait and landscape. Each one has a front and back page, set up with bleed, and purple guide lines show the cut line and the safe zone.
- Click the Portrait or Landscape template button in “Getting your file ready” above.
- Click Use template in Canva. You'll need to log in or create a free Canva account. This saves your own copy to your Canva account.
- Add your design. Stretch backgrounds to the edge of the page, and keep words and faces inside the inner purple line. Can't see the lines? Click File, then Rulers and guides, then Show rulers and guides (Shift+R).
- Delete the TB Print instructions box. The purple lines don't print, so you can leave those. Printing single-sided? Delete page 2.
- Click Share, then Download, and choose PDF Print with all pages selected. Leave “Crop marks and bleed” unticked, as the template already includes the bleed, then click Download.
- Upload your PDF in step 1 at the top of this page.
What file types can I upload?
A PDF, PNG or JPG, up to 20MB. Double-sided cards need a PDF, with the front on page 1 and the back on page 2. Use 300 dpi photos and CMYK colour, embed your fonts, and leave off any crop or trim marks.
Can you design it for me?
Yes. Choose Custom design in step 1 for $350 and tell us what you'd like on it. We'll create 2 to 3 concept designs for you to choose from, then finish your pick ready to print. Your PDF proof arrives within 2 working days of choosing a concept, with 2 rounds of changes included. Printing starts once you approve the proof.
Can you check my file before printing?
Yes. Choose “Check my file” in step 3 for $20 and we'll check your size, bleed, resolution and colour setup before printing, and contact you if anything needs fixing. We don't check spelling or wording, so please check your details carefully. If you choose “Print as supplied”, your cards are printed exactly as supplied, and a reprint caused by something in the file is charged.
How many can I order?
From 20 cards. Choose your quantity in step 2 and your total is shown in step 3. Need a large run or numbered cards? Contact us for a quote. Need them by a certain date? Please contact us before ordering.
How will my cards get to me?
All orders are printed, cut and sent from our shop in Tumby Bay with Australia Post, Australia wide. Orders placed on weekends and public holidays are processed on the next working day. We don't offer weekend or next-day delivery.
What if something's wrong with my order?
If your cards arrive damaged, we made a mistake, or you received the wrong item, we'll reprint, replace or refund them. We can't offer refunds for a change of mind, mistakes in the file you supplied such as typos, wrong details or missing bleed, or options chosen incorrectly at checkout. Please contact us and we'll sort it out.