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If you're asking where can I get a card graded, you're already thinking about your cards the right way — as collectibles worth protecting and preserving.
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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— jimmy P. · 3 months ago"We had my son’s senior pictures taken at Target field so I wanted to put those images on a baseball card to give out at his graduation party! I had so much fun creating them on the website! I ordered them on a Wednesday night and they were at my door that Saturday! Very quick! I couldn’t wait to open them! They are awesome! Better than I could have ever imagined! The quality is well worth the money! Amazing job! Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a unique way to capture a forever memory!"
— Greg S. · 5 months ago"These are great quality cards and look amazing will be ordering more from them."
— Blaine R. · 5 months ago"I ordered cards on a Monday so they would be shipped and arrive by Friday. The next day through a series of unexpected events and missed communications on my part, I discovered my order was delayed. I reached out to see if there was anyway my order could still be processed and shipped out on time. Graham (CTO) reached out to me personally via email and phone to fix the issue and ensure my order was processed and shipped out on time. I received them on that Friday as I was originally hoping. Upon opening they were better than expected. The card stock is sturdy and the printing was high quality! I would definitely recommend this company and will be making more cards to order."
— Ron D. · 4 months ago"This was perfect! Ordered and was in my mailbox within a week. They were exactly what I imagined! I can’t wait for my Kickin Nuggets U4 Soccer team to get their player cards!!!"
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Most people discover the card grading world after a moment hits them: a player's breakout season, a championship run, a kid's first home run. Suddenly that photo on your phone feels like it should be more than just a phone photo. Generic prints fade. Standard photo paper doesn't hold up in a binder, let alone a display case. And if you're thinking about grading a card, you already know presentation matters. The problem is that most custom card options look exactly like what they are — DIY jobs with the wrong materials, wrong dimensions, and designs that don't match professional standards.
Snapshot prints custom sports trading cards on professional card stock using pro sports-card templates, shipped directly from our facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Every card arrives at the standard 2.5" × 3.5" trading card size — the same dimensions used by every major card brand — so your custom cards look at home in any sleeve, binder, or display. You upload a photo, pick a design, and we handle the rest. Cards ship the next business day with a free magnetic case included. Whether you're creating a collectible for yourself or a full team set, the quality is built to last.
Here's a quick look at how the process works before we get into the details that really matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get custom sports cards made at Snapshot?
Most orders ship the next business day from our facility in Des Moines, Iowa. That's not a best-case estimate — it's our standard turnaround. Once your order ships, delivery times vary by location, but free US standard shipping on orders $30+ in the USA. If you're ordering for an event, a birthday, or an end-of-season team gift, placing your order a week out gives you comfortable buffer. We don't outsource production, which means we control the timeline from print to packaging.
What photo quality do I need to make a great custom card?
A clear, well-lit photo taken on a modern smartphone is usually all you need. Action shots from games work especially well — even if the background is busy, the card template frames the subject in a way that looks intentional and professional. Avoid heavily compressed images or screenshots from social media, since those tend to print soft. If you're pulling a photo from your camera roll, aim for something taken in decent lighting without a lot of digital zoom. You'll see a preview before you finalize, so you can judge the quality before committing.
Can I order custom cards for a full team?
Absolutely. The Rookie Box tier goes up to 18 cards in a single order, which covers most youth sport rosters. Coaches and team parents order sets all the time — each card can have a unique photo, name, position, and stats, so every player gets an individualized card rather than a generic group print. It's one of the most popular use cases we see. If you're organizing a team order, it helps to collect photos in advance and upload them one by one during customization. Each card ships together, and the whole set arrives ready to distribute.
What size are Snapshot custom cards?
Every standard Snapshot card is printed at 2.5" × 3.5" — the exact same dimensions as every major commercial trading card on the market. This matters more than people realize. At this size, your card fits in standard top-loaders, penny sleeves, binder pages, and magnetic cases. It looks right sitting next to any card in a collection because it IS the right size. We also offer the MEGA Card at 11" × 15.4" for a poster-style display piece — that one comes with a free protective sleeve rather than a magnetic case.
Do Snapshot cards come with any protection?
Yes — every standard card order includes a free magnetic case. Magnetic cases are the gold standard for displaying and protecting individual trading cards. They hold the card rigidly, protect corners and edges from wear, and let you display the card without touching it. Collectors pay $3-5 per magnetic case separately at hobby shops; we include one with every order because we think a premium card deserves premium protection from the start. The MEGA 11" × 15.4" poster card comes with a free protective sleeve sized for that format.
Is there a minimum order at Snapshot?
Nope. You can order a single card for $17.99, and it ships free over $30 with a magnetic case included. There's no minimum quantity requirement, which makes Snapshot practical for everything from a one-time gift to a bulk team order. Single cards are popular for gifts, personal collection additions, and commemorating a specific moment. Packs of multiple cards are available up to 18 cards in one order for $49.99. Whether you need one card or a full team set, the process and quality are exactly the same.
Are custom trading cards considered real memorabilia?
Custom cards occupy a genuine space in sports memorabilia — especially when they document moments that were never captured by a commercial card company. Youth sports, amateur leagues, minor leagues, and independent teams rarely get official card sets, which means a custom card from Snapshot might be the only card that ever exists of that player, that season, or that moment. Printed on professional card stock at standard dimensions and protected in a magnetic case, a Snapshot card holds up as a legitimate collectible. Many families treat them the same way they'd treat a signed photograph — something worth keeping and displaying properly.
What sports and templates are available?
Snapshot offers sport-specific templates across a wide range of sports — not just the major four. Baseball, basketball, football, soccer, hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, softball, and more are represented with templates designed around each sport's visual identity. The templates aren't generic photo frames; they're built to look like actual trading cards from each sport. You pick the template that fits your sport, customize the design elements with player details, and the final result looks like it belongs in a hobby shop display case rather than a scrapbook.
Can I add stats and player information to my custom card?
Yes — adding stats, names, positions, jersey numbers, and team information is a core part of the customization process. That's what separates a custom trading card from a photo print. The templates are designed with designated spaces for player details, just like a commercial card. You decide what information to include and what to leave out. For youth players, season stats mean a lot. For commemorative or gift cards, sometimes just the name and year is exactly right. There's flexibility in what you add, and you see how it looks in the preview before ordering.
Where are Snapshot cards made?
Every Snapshot card is printed and shipped from Des Moines, Iowa. We're not routing your order through an overseas printer or a third-party fulfillment center — production happens in-house, which is a big reason why our one-business-day turnaround is reliable rather than approximate. Made in the USA also means consistent quality control. Every card that leaves our facility meets the same standard, whether you ordered one card or a full team set. For collectors who care about where things come from, that transparency matters.
What's the difference between a standard card and the MEGA Card?
The standard Snapshot card is 2.5" × 3.5" — the universal trading card size, perfect for sleeves, binders, and magnetic cases. The MEGA Card is a dramatic step up: an 11" × 15.4" poster-format trading card printed on premium card stock. It looks like a giant version of a real trading card and is designed for framing or wall display. The MEGA Card costs $49.99 and comes with a free protective sleeve. It's a popular gift option and a serious statement piece. Some collectors order both — a standard card for the collection and a MEGA Card for the wall.
Is shipping really free, and how fast does it arrive?
Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that.
Free to design, instant preview. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+. Review delivery options at checkout.
How to Get a Custom Card Made — Three Simple Steps
The whole process takes minutes on your end. We handle the printing, quality check, and shipping from Des Moines.
Upload Your Photo
Grab any photo from your phone, camera, or computer and upload it directly on our site. Action shots work great, but portraits, team photos, and sideline moments all translate beautifully to card format. Higher resolution photos produce sharper results, so if you've got a good action shot from a real camera or a recent smartphone, you're already in great shape. We'll show you a preview before you finalize anything.
Customize Your Card
Choose from our sport-specific templates designed to match the look of professional trading cards. Add the player's name, jersey number, position, team, stats — whatever details make the card feel official and personal. Every template is built to highlight the photo while giving the card that authentic trading card feel. You're not working with generic layouts here; these are designs made specifically for sports cards.
Receive Your Cards
We print on premium card stock and ship your order the next business day with free shipping over $30 anywhere in the USA. Every card arrives with a free magnetic case to protect it right out of the box. Made right here in Des Moines, Iowa — not overseas, not at a big-box copy shop. When the package arrives, it feels like opening something you'd actually want to keep.
Production takes one business day; shipping time is quoted at checkout for your address.
Snapshot Quick Facts
- Card Size
- 2.5" × 3.5" (standard trading card dimensions)
- MEGA Card Size
- 11" × 15.4" poster-format trading card
- Turnaround Time
- Ships the next business day
- Shipping
- Free throughout the USA — every order
- Included Free
- Magnetic case with every standard card order
- Starting Price
- $17.99 for a single card
- Max Pack Size
- Up to 18 cards, $49.99
- MEGA Card Price
- $49.99 with free protective sleeve
- Made In
- Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Card Material
- Professional card stock — not photo paper
Why Snapshot Stands Out for Custom Collectible Cards
A lot of places can print a photo. Very few can print something that actually looks and feels like a real trading card. Here's what makes Snapshot different.
Professional Card Dimensions
Every Snapshot card is printed at the standard 2.5" × 3.5" trading card size. That's not a coincidence — it's intentional. Your card will fit in standard sleeves, top-loaders, and magnetic cases, making it compatible with any collector's setup. If grading is on your radar, this is the size that matters.
Premium Card Stock
We don't print on photo paper. Snapshot cards are printed on professional card stock with the weight and rigidity you'd expect from a real collectible. They hold their shape, resist bending, and photograph well — all things that matter if you're treating the card as a keepsake or display piece.
Free Magnetic Case Included
Every single order ships with a free magnetic case — the same style collectors use to protect valuable cards. You don't have to add it to your cart or remember to order one separately. It's just there when you open the box, ready to protect your card from day one.
Made and Shipped in the USA
Our cards are printed and shipped from Des Moines, Iowa. That means faster turnaround, consistent quality control, and no guessing about where your order is sitting in a warehouse. Shipping the next business day is a real timeline, not a marketing estimate.
Who Orders Custom Cards — and Why It Works for Them
Custom trading cards aren't just for pros. Here's how people actually use them.
Collectors Building a Personal Collection
Some collectors want a card of a specific moment that was never commercially produced — a minor league game, a high school championship, a sandlot player who just had an incredible season. Snapshot fills that gap. You bring the photo and the story; we produce a card worthy of a collector's binder. At 2.5" × 3.5" on premium card stock, it fits right alongside anything else in your collection.
Parents Preserving Youth Sports Memories
A custom card captures a specific season, a specific moment — not just a generic trophy that looks like every other one on the shelf. Order one for the player, one for grandparents, one for the coach. Each card ships with a free magnetic case, so it's display-ready immediately.
Coaches and Teams Creating Memorable Keepsakes
We see coaches ordering team sets every spring and fall — one card per player, each with their own photo, name, position, and stats from the season. It's the kind of end-of-season gift that players actually keep for years. A team set through Snapshot costs a fraction of what you'd pay a sports photographer for individual portraits, and every player gets something genuinely collectible.
Cards That People Actually Keep — and Reorder
Coaches who order team sets in the fall often return in the spring. Parents who order one card for their athlete almost always come back for more to share with family.
Straightforward Pricing, No Surprises
Snapshot cards start at $17.99 — with free shipping over $30 and a free magnetic case already included.
The Rookie Box covers single cards up to full packs, ranging from $17.99 to $49.99 for 1 to 18 cards. Want something that stops people in their tracks? The MEGA Card is an 11" × 15.4" poster-sized trading card for $49.99 — it comes with a free protective sleeve and looks incredible framed or displayed on a wall. No hidden fees, no add-ons required.
Compare that to framing costs, trophy engraving, or custom photo books — Snapshot delivers a premium collectible at a price that makes ordering a set for the whole team completely reasonable.
Box Options
Simple, collectible pricing. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

The Rookie Box
Perfect for those unforgettable moments
$17.99 - $49.99

MEGA Card
Their moment, bigger than ever
$49.99
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Stop wondering where can I get a card graded or made — Snapshot ships premium custom cards the next business day with free US shipping over $30 and a free magnetic case on every order. Made in Des Moines, Iowa. Professional card stock. Real trading card dimensions. Upload your photo and see your card come to life.
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