Make Baseball Cards From Photos That Look Pro

Most orders are printed and shipped within one business day of your order being placed. Production takes one business day; shipping time is quoted at checkout for your address. We ship from Des Moines, Iowa, so customers in the Midwest often see their cards arrive on the faster end of that window. Carrier time depends on the service you pick at checkout. Rush orders are available at checkout: Priority and Overnight orders placed before the same-day cut-off on a business day are printed and shipped that same day.

Yes — and it's one of the most popular things coaches and team parents use Snapshot for. You can place individual orders for each player, or reach out about larger team orders. Many coaches collect action photos from the season, then order a card for each player as an end-of-season gift. Some teams go a step further and order packs that include multiple players, turning the whole set into a collectible series for the season. There's no minimum order, so you can start with one player and add more later.

The magnetic case is included with every Snapshot card order — no separate purchase needed. It's a hard-shell protective case that opens and closes with a magnet along one edge, similar to what serious card collectors use for storing valuable cards. The case holds the card securely without the card touching anything abrasive. It keeps the surface scratch-free and lets you display the card standing up on a desk or shelf. If you're giving the card as a gift, the magnetic case makes the whole thing feel premium right out of the packaging — there's nothing else to buy or add.

Snapshot templates include fields for the player's name, position, team name or league, jersey number, and a stats section where you can enter whatever numbers matter most — batting average, ERA, strikeouts, home runs, or anything else relevant to the player's season. You can also customize colors to match team uniforms. The level of detail is up to you — some people fill in every field, while others keep it simple with just a name and position. The live preview updates in real time as you make changes, so you can try different combinations before placing your order.

Snapshot cards are printed on professional card stock — not photo paper. The feel is firm and substantial, closer to a licensed trading card than to any paper print you'd get from a drugstore photo kiosk. The card has structure, weight, and a clean finish that holds up to handling. Photo prints tend to curl, bend, or look obviously homemade after a short time. Snapshot cards don't have those problems. The print quality is sharp enough to show fine detail in action photos, and the card stock ensures it stays flat and rigid whether it's in a magnetic case, a sleeve, or someone's wallet.

A single card is one standard-size custom baseball card — same dimensions as a licensed trading card — starting at $17.99 with a free magnetic case. A pack includes multiple cards, priced up to $49.99 depending on quantity, and is ideal for teams or family gifts. The MEGA card is an 11-by-15.4-inch oversized poster card priced at $49.99 — it uses the same premium printing and templates but produces a statement piece meant for display on a wall rather than in a collection. All three options ship free over $30 in the USA. The right choice depends on how you plan to use the card and who it's for.

Snapshot cards work for players at every level — T-ball, coach pitch, Little League, travel ball, middle school, high school, college club teams, adult recreational leagues, and everything in between. There's no age restriction or skill level requirement. In fact, some of the most meaningful orders come from parents of very young players who want to capture that first uniform, first season, or first real game before the moment passes. The templates are designed to look like professional cards regardless of the player's age, which is part of what makes them feel so special for kids who are just starting out in the game.

Cards are produced in Des Moines, Iowa, and handed off to the carrier promptly after printing. Production takes one business day; shipping time is quoted at checkout for your address. If you're ordering for an event with a specific date — like a team banquet or a birthday party — order a few days early to give yourself a comfortable buffer, especially if you're further from the Midwest.

Yes. The Snapshot customization tool shows you a live preview of your card as you build it — every change you make to the photo, text, stats, or template updates in the preview in real time. You won't be locked into anything until you actively add the card to your cart and complete checkout. That means you can experiment with different templates, adjust the photo position, try different stat combinations, and see exactly what you're getting before any money changes hands. The preview is designed to be an accurate representation of the final printed product, so what you see on screen is very close to what arrives at your door.