Get the word out with custom postcard designs for web, social media, and print.

Postcards are a valuable tool for publicizing a business, event, or band. They encourage word-of-mouth marketing and offer a lasting reminder — but they have to capture your audience’s attention quickly. Professional design and publishing software will help make your postcards stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re new to designing or an old hand, it’s easy to create eye-catching layouts that make an impact.

Postcard design software

Sophisticated software to design flyers, postcards, magazines, websites, and more.


Clean styles, compelling visuals, and snappy text are the keys to successful promotional pieces. Precise controls and effective tools let you design exactly what you need to captivate your audience. Thousands of font options, extensive color palettes, and integration with Adobe Stock for quick image licensing make Adobe InDesign CC the logical choice for layout and design on desktop.
  • Adobe InDesign CC

  • Customized design for print and digital media, for experts and beginners.

    Adobe InDesign CC

    Powerful tools and intuitive controls make for quick design and delivery. Whether you’re laying out a simple postcard or a complex book or magazine, InDesign will help you create a professional product.
     
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Define your canvas

Define your canvas
Decide on rectangular or square for your design, suitable for mailing or simply attaching on a bulletin board. Use one of the many preset sizes or set custom dimensions for added interest.
 
Design

Design
Select the elements of your design: a single image or a collage, short text chunks, and calls to action. Use frames to organize your postcard.
 
Import images and text

Import images and text
Add images and text to your frames. Search Adobe Stock for graphics or photos that best illustrate your message.
 
Print and share

Print and share
Save as a PDF or EPS or as color separations for a print provider. Or post as a JPEG, PNG, or TIFF directly to social media and the web.

Powerful tools in InDesign CC make layout easy.

Easy scaling
Easy scaling
Scale, stretch, and shrink by grabbing and moving frame handles. Click the Content Grabber to resize an image without changing a frame.

Paragraph borders
Paragraph borders
Add beautiful borders to paragraphs. Highlight important text using graphic designs that focus interest.

Color blends
Color blends
Define how colors will mix in overlapping objects. Use advanced settings like Color Burn and Luminosity for precise control.
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A free postcard maker and designer for everyone.


Design a postcard to advertise your business, promote your band, or make an announcement. For social media or print, with Adobe Spark it’s easier than ever.

  • Free templates for eye-catching postcard designs.

    Adobe Spark

    Stylish, easy-to-use templates for every occasion. Make compelling content quickly for social media, web, or print.
     
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Start with a sample design

Start with a sample design
Spark offers templates and complete designs in all manner of styles. Find one that suits your goal and make it your own.
 
Experiment

Experiment
Spin the rotating dial for quick changes or adjust font, colour, style and texture by hand.
 
Fill the template

Fill the template
Search for free images or add your own to spice up the design. Then add your text.
 
Share

Share
Upload to the platform of your choice, email a link, or save a JPEG to print out.

Spark has dozens of free templates for every situation.

Food themed templates
Food-themed templates
Whether you’re organizing a bake-off, promoting a new restaurant, or featuring your latest food photo, Spark has the perfect option for you.

School events
School events
When it’s time for the next school play, assembly speaker, new club, or film night, the school event templates in Spark have you covered.

Lifestyle posts
Lifestyle posts
Add imaginative design to your inspirational message or evening class announcement to make it stand out from the crowd.
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Postcard design in the palm of your hands.


Postcard and publicity flyers are easy with Adobe Spark mobile apps. Simple but powerful controls make for quick work and amazing results.

Capture attention with a free postcard creator.

Adobe Spark Post

Choose from high-quality templates with visually arresting designs. Spark Post offers touch controls and access to a vast library of free images, fonts, and graphics. Creating has never been simpler.
 
iOS

Create a customised web page in a few easy steps.

Adobe Spark Page

Build a landing page to support a postcard campaign. Add a collage, video or links to other relevant content. Flip through a Spark Page gallery for inspiration to get started.
 
iOS

Make short, personalised videos quickly and simply.

Adobe Spark Video

Use video to provide more explanation or create an emotional connection with your audience. Add royalty-free images and music to set the mood. Build a compelling collage. Spark Video can help you to tell your story.
 
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Compare postcard design software features.


Whether you want a simple or more elaborate design, we have the app that will best fit your project.
 
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Learn more about the graphic design capabilities in Creative Cloud tools.

Our apps offer a wide range of features for flyers, postcards, and other graphic design projects. Explore our beginner and expert tutorials to engage your creativity.
Make a striking postcard with InDesign.
Design a two-sided postcard to announce an event, while learning about the InDesign interface and the app’s powerful capabilities.
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Design a postcard for free.
Learn the basics of postcard design with Adobe Spark. Turn any image into a promotional piece by following a series of simple steps.
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See how an artist markets her work on Adobe Spark.
Social media is at the heart of art marketing these days. Find out how one artist harnesses the power of Spark to get her work out.
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Spread your message and garner attention with postcard design tools for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.


Creating the visual package to support your products or ideas can sometimes feel like hard work. Let Creative Cloud make it easier — so you can focus on inspiring your audience. With desktop, web, and mobile apps for a range of tasks, you’ll always find the right tool for your project. Robust backup and sharing features mean your work is safe and accessible to colleagues and clients. And everything’s available at attractive prices for individuals and businesses, with special discounts for students and educators.
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