Magic the Gathering Proxy Card Maker That Actually Prints

For the sharpest printed output, we recommend uploading a high-resolution image — at least 300 DPI at the intended print size. JPEG and PNG files both work well. PNG files preserve more detail if your artwork has fine lines or transparent elements. Avoid heavily compressed images or low-resolution screenshots, as those tend to show pixelation or blurriness on the finished card. Our system will flag images that fall below a usable resolution threshold so you can replace them before placing your order. Original artwork and high-quality digital illustrations tend to produce the best results.

Snapshot prints and ships orders from Des Moines, Iowa, with a standard fulfillment window of 2 to 3 business days. Most customers across the continental United States receive their cards within that window. We offer free US standard shipping on orders $30+, so there's no need to pay extra for speed. If you have a specific event — a game night, a tournament prep session, a birthday — order a few days ahead to be safe. Expedited options may be available at checkout depending on your location and order size.

There's no minimum order quantity. A single custom card starts at $17.99, includes a free magnetic case, and ships free over $30 to any US address. This makes Snapshot a smart option if you want to test print quality before ordering a full set of proxies, or if you just need one specific card for your deck. Packs are available up to $49.99 if you're printing multiple cards for the same deck or as a gift.

Every Snapshot order includes the custom printed card on premium card stock, a free magnetic case for protection and display, and free US standard shipping on orders $30+ to anywhere in the United States. There are no surprise add-ons or fees at checkout. The magnetic case is a rigid protective holder that's genuinely useful — it's not a flimsy sleeve. If you're creating a showcase proxy or a custom commander card you're proud of, the case is a great way to store or display it when it's not in play.

Yes. Snapshot's design tool lets you add text to your card, including card names, descriptive lines, or flavor text. You're working within our professional templates, so you'll have defined text fields to work with. The final design preview shows exactly how the text will appear before you confirm your order. Keep in mind that Snapshot templates are styled after sports cards rather than official MTG card frames, so the aesthetic will be custom rather than a replica of official card typography. That's actually a feature for players who want something visually unique.

Snapshot prints standard trading card dimensions, which fit into the same sleeves used for Magic: The Gathering cards. Standard card sleeves — both penny sleeves and premium inner sleeves — should work with Snapshot cards. If you're using double-sleeving with outer sleeves, the cards should still fit within standard outer sleeve dimensions. We recommend testing one card in your preferred sleeve setup before ordering a large batch, especially if you use ultra-tight-fit sleeves. Our card stock is printed to consistent dimensions, so sizing should be reliable across all orders.

You can upload any image you have the rights to use. That includes original artwork you created, illustrations commissioned specifically for you, or photos you took. Snapshot's printing process doesn't screen for copyright on uploaded images, but we strongly encourage customers to only upload artwork they own or have explicit permission to use commercially or for personal printing. Using artwork you commissioned from an artist is one of the most popular applications — it creates a genuinely unique card that no one else at your table will have, and it supports the artist who created it.

The MEGA card is an 11-by-15-inch oversized poster card — the same format as a jumbo promotional card, but printed with your custom design. At $49.99, it's a striking display piece. MTG players use the MEGA format to create large-format art prints of their favorite commanders or custom card designs to hang in a game room or office. It's not a playable proxy — the size makes that impractical — but as a piece of wall art celebrating a beloved card or a deck's theme, it's genuinely impressive and unlike anything available through official channels.

Snapshot prints and ships from Des Moines, Iowa. Being centrally located in the US works in your favor — it means roughly equal shipping distances to both coasts, which keeps delivery times consistent whether you're in New York, Los Angeles, or anywhere in between. Because we control our own production rather than outsourcing overseas, we're able to maintain the 2-to-3-business-day fulfillment window reliably. International shipping is not currently available, but we serve all 50 US states.