Custom Trading Cards
Turn your own photo or artwork into a printed trading card. Compare current designs, choose a physical finish and check your card before ordering. One standard Rookie card starts at $17.99 USD with a magnetic display case.
See the designs. Choose your printed cards.
These are current Snapshot template previews. Compare the photo space and name placement, select a printed-card quantity, then open that design in the builder with your selection.
This choice sets the number of copies of the first design you save. To make a set of different Rookie designs, start with one card, add each design separately and check its copy count. Bulk boxes repeat one design.
The holographic option above is one complete printed card. For a larger holographic order, select a box and review its finish upgrade in the builder.
Your starting selection
Legacy · $17.99 USD
1 card · standard finish
Printed cards, not a download. Shipping and tax are shown at checkout. Rookie includes one magnetic display case per box.
Personalize LegacyStart with your own photo, then review the front, reverse and order before purchasing.
Compare holographic finish pricing or all Rookie quantities. Custom gold or silver foil work is quoted separately; describe your artwork, quantity and event date when you inquire.
What a custom trading card is
A custom trading card is a real card built around your own image rather than a stock collectible. Standard cards measure 2.5" x 3.5" and use premium card stock. Choose the layout, personalize its available fields and review the product’s included packaging before ordering.
People order them for a kid's first season, a retirement, a wedding party, a fantasy league, a game they are prototyping, or a running joke between friends. Use photographs and original artwork you own or have permission to print. The template preview helps you choose a layout for a person, a pet or an original character.
You do not need design skills or software. Pick a template, upload a photo, and review the crop and fill in the available details. AI portrait templates require a free account; check current generation limits in the builder. Physical printing is purchased separately.
How to make custom trading cards
Choose your design, review the details and confirm the physical order.
Choose your photo or artwork
Use a sports photo, original artwork, family portrait or pet image that you have permission to print. Choose a layout before preparing the details it supports.
Pick a template, or none
Print your image as-is, or drop it into a pro template and add names, numbers, stats and finishes. You see the finished card before you pay.
We print and ship it
Choose your physical format, quantity and finish, then review production and delivery estimates at checkout. Rookie includes one magnetic display case per box.
Print any image as a trading card
Start with your own photo or original artwork. Choose an available template for the crop, name placement and back details you want, then review the finished design before ordering the print.
For a character gift, compare Wild Card and Full Art. For an athlete, use the baseball design guideor sports photo checklist.
Sports photos
Game-day shots, team photos, senior nights.
Digital artwork
Illustrations, character designs, concept art.
Game screenshots
In-game captures printed at card size.
Family photos
Birthdays, graduations, new arrivals.
Pet portraits
A favorite photo of your dog, cat or other pet.
Original designs
Use your own artwork and review the print preview.
Custom trading card pricing
Compare the printed formats and review the selected quantity and finish. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that.
The Rookie Box
Perfect for those unforgettable moments
$17.99 - $49.99
MEGA Card
Their moment, bigger than ever
$49.99
Create for free • Ships the next business day • Made in Des Moines, IA, USA
Custom trading card templates
Compare the available templates with your photo. Review the crop and supported fields — the design is not locked until you order.
Custom trading card decks
Printing different designs? A Rookie Box holds up to 18 cards. Count how many designs you need and how many recipients will receive each one before selecting an order for a team, family or personal collection.
Create and review each design separately in a Rookie Box. The total depends on the number of cards; select your quantity above.
Contact us to confirm the design count, copies, presentation and event date before committing to a larger mixed order.
Ordering the same design in volume instead? Bulk trading cards are priced per box.
Why order custom trading cards from Snapshot
Designed, printed and packed in Des Moines, Iowa.
Real cards, not photo prints
Standard 2.5 × 3.5 inch cards on premium card stock. Check the size and thickness allowance of any holder you plan to use.
Any subject you like
Use your own sports photo, original artwork, family portrait or pet image. Compare the actual template before preparing the text.
Front and back
Check both sides before ordering. Sports layouts may offer stats or a biography; Wild Card and Full Art currently use a fixed Snapshot reverse.
Collector finishes
Choose a physical holographic upgrade in your order. Custom gold or silver foil work is quoted separately; metallic artwork alone does not add that finish.
Different designs or identical copies
Rookie boxes hold 1–18 different designs. Bulk boxes repeat one approved design in 25, 50 or 100 copies. Count both designs and recipients.
Printed in the USA
Designed, printed and packed in Des Moines, Iowa, and shipped worldwide with tracking on every order.
Custom trading card questions
Everything people ask before their first order.
How do I make custom trading cards?
Choose a template, upload your own photo, personalize the available fields and review the preview. Select the printed-card quantity and finish before ordering. AI portrait templates require a free account; check generation limits in the builder. Printing is purchased separately.
What can I put on a custom trading card?
Use photographs and artwork you own or have permission to print, such as player photos, family portraits, pet pictures or original illustrations. Choose a template by its available preview and controls. Snapshot cards are independently produced personalized keepsakes.
What size are the cards, and what are they printed on?
Standard cards are 2.5 × 3.5 inches (63.5 × 88.9 mm), printed on premium card stock. Check the dimensions and thickness allowance of any sleeves or holders you plan to use. A Rookie Box includes one magnetic display case.
How much do custom trading cards cost?
Custom trading cards start at $17.99 for one Rookie card with its magnetic display case. Rookie supports up to 18 designs with quantity-based pricing. MEGA cards start at $49.99; compare the selected format and upgrades before ordering. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that.
Can I order a set or a deck of different cards?
A Rookie box supports up to 18 different designs. Bulk boxes contain identical copies of one design, not a mixed deck. For larger mixed collections, plan the design and copy counts separately and confirm the ordering workflow before purchasing.
Can I design the back of the card?
It depends on the template. Sports designs can offer a biography, statistics or player details. Wild Card and Full Art currently use fixed Snapshot reverse artwork and put personalized character details on the front. Inspect the selected template’s back before preparing a long dedication.
How long does it take to get my cards?
Allow time to prepare the photos and approve every design. Check the current production and shipping estimates at checkout for your destination before choosing an event date. International delivery options and transit times vary by destination.
Keep looking
Custom Sports Cards
Baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey cards.
Trading Card Generator
The free online tool that builds the card design.
Holographic Cards
See physical finish examples and optional upgrade prices.
MEGA Card Poster
The same design printed at 11" x 15.4" wall size.
Bulk Trading Cards
Volume pricing for teams, leagues and events.
Card Templates
Every template in the library, front and back.
Make the card.
Choose a photo, personalize the available fields and review your finished design before ordering the printed card.
Create your cards