Premium Postcards That Really Shine

If you ever need to make key details of your custom postcards pop, look no further than UV postcard printing. This process lets you choose which parts of your design will shine. You can shift your customers’ attention to your logo, text, and other key areas you don’t want to go unnoticed.

Spot UV postcard printing services is often used for promoting premium products and services.


What are the coating options available?

You can choose matte or gloss cardstocks. While both would make fine options, our customers find matte cardstocks tend to complement spot UV coating the best.


What are the size options?

There are 7 size options in total. We encourage you to browse through all of the choices in the calculator above. Our customers are fond of our 4” x 6” postcard printing which makes it our most popular size option.


Spot UV Postcards FAQs

It refers to how many business days it takes to print spot UV postcards. Shipping is not factored in.

Yes. There is an option to only have spot UV in the front.

No. We don’t offer spot UV for folded postcards at this time.



Guidelines for Setting Up Your Artwork for Spot UV Printing


To set up your file for spot uv printing, follow these important steps:

  • Your file should contain two layers.
    • One layer contains your artwork in CMYK
    • Another layer to show where the spot uv will be applied
  • The artwork and spot UV layers should align properly.
  • Use 100% K or black to elements for spot uv, and 0% K where spot uv is not applied.
  • Minimum font size is 8 pts.
  • Minimum strokes or borders should be 1.5 pts. thick.

Download our free file template.

If you need help setting up your file, call our customer service at 888-296-5760 or use our Live Chat.

What material do you use?

16 pt. Cardstock

  • One of our premium cardstock offerings
  • About half as thick as a credit card
  • Material that won’t easily fold

Download Blank Spot UV Postcard Templates

Set up your spot UV postcard file with correct trim and folding lines by downloading a blank template for your preferred design software.

Final Dimensions
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4" x 6"
4" x 6" Spot UV Postcards
4" x 9"
4" x 9" Spot UV Postcards
4.25" x 6"
4.25" x 6" Spot UV Postcards
5" x 7"
5" x 7" Spot UV Postcards
5.5" x 8.5"
5.5" x 8.5" Spot UV Postcards
6" x 9"
6" x 9" Spot UV Postcards
6" x 11"
6" x 11" Spot UV Postcards