Custom Size Cards: Single, Pack, or MEGA Poster
A single card suits one photo for a wallet or desk, the 18-card Rookie Box suits a full roster or family set, and the MEGA poster suits one group photo meant for a wall.
Upload a photo of your player, pet or team, choose an available template, and preview your design before ordering a printed card.
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2.5 × 3.5 in
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Overview
A cropped group photo on a small card loses the faces near the edges, and a close-up blown up onto a poster can look soft. The size decision comes before any other choice, and it shapes how the photo reads once it is in hand.
Start with three questions: how many people are in the photo, how many cards you need, and where the card will be displayed. The answers point to one format, and the steps below show how to set it up.
Here is how that choice carries through the order, from photo to finished card.
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Checklist
Before You Upload Your Team or Family Photo
- Yes:Decide between a single card, the 18-card Rookie Box, or the MEGA card before you pick a template
- Yes:Count how many people or players need a card, and confirm the number fits the format you chose
- Yes:Use the sharpest, most evenly lit copy of the photo you have, especially for the MEGA card
- Yes:Check that the full group is in frame before choosing a single card, or move up to the MEGA card
- Yes:Have the spelling of every name and number ready for the text fields
Compare
Which Format Fits Your Team or Family?
| Feature | Best Fit | Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Single card (2.5 x 3.5 inches) | One standout photo for a wallet, desk, or gift box | |
| 18-card Rookie Box | A full roster or family set with one card per person | |
| MEGA card (11 x 15.4 inches) | One group photo or centerpiece image for a wall |
Make your own card
Free to design, instant preview. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+. Review delivery options at checkout.
- Upload a photo
- Pick a template
- We print & ship
What matters
Trade-Offs When Sizing Team, Family, and Gift Cards
One Photo, One Standout Card
A single card suits a photo with one clear subject and fits a wallet, a desk, or a gift box. The tradeoff is room: a group in the frame shrinks until the faces are hard to tell apart.
Rookie Box for a Full Roster
The 18-card Rookie Box gives each person on a roster or in a family a card from the same template. Use it when the set matters more than any single image, and confirm your list of names fits within 18 cards before ordering.
MEGA Poster for the Group Shot
At 11 x 15.4 inches, the MEGA card gives a group photo room for every face and works as a centerpiece on a wall or desk. A MEGA card is $49.99, and it works best with one strong image rather than a busy collage.
Enlargement Shows Every Flaw
A dark, soft, or small image can look acceptable on a phone and obvious at poster scale. View the photo at full size on a large screen before you choose the MEGA size.
How it works
How a Team Photo Becomes a Custom Card
Pick the Format for Your Team
Decide where the card will be seen before you open the editor. A single card at 2.5 x 3.5 inches fits a wallet or gift box. The 18-card Rookie Box covers a roster of up to 18 players. The MEGA card at 11 x 15.4 inches suits a team photo meant to hang on a wall.
Shape the Layout for Each Player
Select a card template, add the name, number, or caption you want, and check how the template crops your photo. Keep one template across a Rookie Box so every player's card reads as part of the same set.
Check the Preview Before Approval
Look over the placed photo and any text at full size before you approve. A face cut off at the edge or a dim photo is easiest to fix at this stage, so hold off on approving until the crop looks right.
Receive Them Ready to Give
After you approve, the card goes to production and then on its way. Check the shipping options at checkout for current delivery estimates, since transit depends on the service you pick.
Made for
Who Orders Each Size: Coaches, Parents, and Gift Givers
The Coach Closing Out a Season
A coach with an 18-player roster might order the 18-card Rookie Box so each player gets a card from the same template, then add a MEGA card of the full team photo for the team banquet table or the dugout wall.
The Parent Planning a Surprise
A parent who wants one photo for a birthday or graduation can order a single card, which fits a card holder, a gift box, or a frame and keeps the attention on one moment.
The Gift Giver With a Group Photo
A grandparent with a large family photo from a reunion might choose the MEGA card for the wall, while a separate single card of one grandchild goes into a wallet or onto a shelf.
The Keeper of an Older Print
Someone with a favorite photo from years ago can scan it at high resolution and order a single card to keep it close at hand, with the template giving the image a finished look.
Pricing
Matching Card Size and Quantity to Your Group
Single cards start at $17.99; an 18-card Rookie Box is $49.99; a MEGA card is $49.99.
Count the people in the photo and the cards you need before you choose. One person and one card points to the single card. A set with one card per player, up to 18 cards, points to the Rookie Box. A single large image meant for a wall points to the MEGA card. Keep the same template family across a set so the cards match.
The right format is the one the photo can actually fill, so pay for the size that suits the display rather than more space than the image needs.
Box Options
Simple, collectible pricing. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.
Create for free • Ships the next business day • Made in Des Moines, IA, USA
The Rookie Box
Perfect for those unforgettable moments
$17.99 - $49.99
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Cards for every occasion
Free to design — only pay when you're ready to print.
The Rookie Box
A variety pack, every card different
What’s included
The Rookie Box
A variety pack of custom cards
- Up to 18 unique cards
- Free Magnetic Case
The Slab
One card, encased and built to last
- Serialized label — every slab gets its own serial
- Clear plastic slab case
Bulk Box
Duplicates of one card for trading
- 25–100 copies of one design
Perfect for trading with teammates, friends, and family
MEGA Card Poster
Their moment, bigger than ever
- 11 × 15.4″ poster
- Free Protective Sleeve
Free shipping on orders $30+ (USA)
Need something else? Large runs, business cards, or league programs — get in touch and we'll make it work.
Effortless to Create
Upload your photo, choose a template, and preview your card in under a minute. No design skills needed.
Ships the Next Business Day
Lightning-fast production. Your keepsakes are printed, packed, and shipped the next business day.
Made in the USA
Proudly printed in Des Moines, Iowa. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ anywhere in the USA.
Which size should I choose for one photo?
Start with where the card will live. A single card measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches, the standard trading card size, so it suits a wallet, a desk, or a gift box. The MEGA card measures 11 x 15.4 inches and is meant to be displayed, so it suits a wall, a mantel, or a desk where people will view it from a few feet away. If the photo has one clear subject, either size can work. The single card keeps the moment portable, and the MEGA card gives that subject room to dominate the space.
Do I need a professional photo?
No. A sharp phone photo taken in daylight or a well-lit room prints well on a single card. The MEGA card is where source quality matters more, because it enlarges the image far beyond standard card size. Softness or pixelation that is hard to notice on a phone becomes obvious at poster scale. Use the highest-resolution copy you have, and check it at full size before choosing the MEGA format.
How should I handle a large team or family photo?
Match the format to the number of faces. A small group of two or three can fit on a single card, but a full team or family shot usually needs the MEGA card, since cropping it down to 2.5 x 3.5 inches leaves each person too small to recognize. If a team wants both the group image and individual keepsakes, order the 18-card Rookie Box with one card per player, as long as the roster fits within 18, and add a MEGA card of the full group.
Can one photo work as both a single card and a MEGA poster?
Yes, but the crop changes. A close-up of one person against a clear background works at both sizes. A wide shot with several people or a lot of background usually works only on the MEGA card, because the single card shows a smaller slice of the frame. If you want both, set up each size separately, since the same image reads differently at 2.5 x 3.5 inches and at 11 x 15.4 inches.
Make your own card
Free to design, instant preview. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+. Review delivery options at checkout.
- Upload a photo
- Pick a template
- We print & ship
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Send Each Player a Card of Their Own
Pick the format that matches how many people are in your photo, upload it, and choose a template. Production runs within one business day, and rush options at checkout can get an order printed and shipped the same day when it is placed before the same-day cut-off.
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