What to Know Before Buying a Postcard Print
By Dripface Stour | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Buying Guides
Learn the key factors—size, paper, and use—before buying a postcard print. This guide helps you decide if a mini print fits your display or mailing needs.
Quick answer
A postcard print is a small, affordable art piece on 17pt matte paper—great for framing, pinboards, or mailing. Focus on size, paper feel, and whether you want the back to have address lines.
Size matters more than you think
At 4.72 x 4.72 inches, a postcard print is a true mini print. That square format works well in small frames, gallery walls, or as a standalone desk piece. But if you expect a standard 4x6 or 5x7 photo size, this will look different—check dimensions before you assume it fits a typical postcard sleeve.
Paper stock affects durability and display
17pt matte paper is thicker than standard printer paper but not as rigid as a board. It holds up to handling and light pinning, but it can bend if mailed without protection. The matte finish reduces glare, so it works well under glass or in a clip frame.
The back design decides its use
A postcard print with address lines and a stamp box is ready to mail—but that also means the artwork is only on one side. If you want a double-sided art card, a different product type (like a zine or art card) would be a better fit.
Your postcard print decision rules
- Check the dimensions: Postcard prints are 4.72 x 4.72 inches (square). If you need a standard 4x6 or 5x7, look for a different print size. Measure your frame or sleeve before ordering.
- Decide on the back design: These prints have address lines and a stamp box on the back. If you want a blank back for writing or a double-sided image, choose an art print or zine instead. Use the back for mailing—or leave it blank if you frame it.
- Consider the paper feel: 17pt matte paper is thick and glare-free. It's good for handling and display but not rigid enough for heavy mailing without an envelope. Pair with a stiff mailer if you're sending it.
Product details at a glance
- PRETEND I'M NOT HERE postcard print: One postcard print of Pretend by Dripface on 17pt matte paper, 4.72 x 4.72 inches, with address lines and stamp box on the back. The square size and thick matte paper make it a sturdy mini print for framing or mailing, and the back is designed to be written on and sent.
PRETEND I'M NOT HERE postcard print - PLHAT postcard print: One postcard print of PLHAT by Dripface on 17pt matte paper, 4.72 x 4.72 inches, with address lines and stamp box on the back. Same paper and dimensions as the other postcard prints, so your choice comes down to artwork preference rather than physical differences.
PLHAT postcard print
Who should buy a postcard print?
Best for
- Collectors who want affordable, small-scale art to pin up or frame
- People who want to mail art to a friend (the back is pre-printed for addressing)
Not for
- Anyone who needs a large wall piece (these are mini prints)
- Buyers who want a double-sided art card or a blank back for personal messages
