A good business card maker should let you type your details, pick a look, and download a card in a few minutes. The free Business Card Maker on Hawaa Hub does exactly that. It runs in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded. There is no watermark and no sign-up.
This guide shows how the tool works, how to choose a layout, fonts and colors, how to add a logo, and how to print your cards at home or send them to a print shop.
What does the Business Card Maker do?
You fill in a short form and see your card change as you type. When you like it, you download it as a PNG image. Here is what you can fill in:
- Name, job title and company
- Phone, email and website
- Address (optional)
- A slogan for the back of the card (optional)
You can also upload a logo or image, choose one of four layouts, pick a font, and set three colors. The card size is 3.5 x 2 inches, which is 1050 x 600 pixels at 300 dpi. That is the standard size in the US and Canada.
How do you make a business card online for free?
- Open the Business Card Maker.
- Type your name, job title, company, phone, email and website. Add an address or a slogan if you want them.
- Pick a layout (see the next section).
- Choose a font and set your background, text and accent colors.
- Upload a logo if you have one.
- Switch the preview between the front and the back and check both sides.
- Download the front PNG, the back PNG, or the print sheet.
Check every phone number, email and web address twice before you download. A single wrong digit makes the whole card useless.
Which layout should you choose?
The tool has four layouts. Each one suits a different kind of work.
- Classic: a traditional card with the name and details in a clean, familiar order. A safe choice for lawyers, accountants, consultants and anyone who wants a formal look.
- Modern side panel: a colored panel on one side with the details beside it. It works well for designers, agencies and tech businesses.
- Minimal centered: everything centered with plenty of white space. Good if you have little text and want a calm, simple card.
- Bold color block: a large block of color that gives the card strong character. Useful for shops, cafes, events and creative work.
You can switch layouts at any time without retyping, so try all four. Your details stay in the form.
How do you pick fonts and colors?
The tool offers five fonts: Arial, Georgia, Trebuchet, Verdana and Courier. A quick guide:
- Arial and Verdana are plain and easy to read, even at a small size.
- Georgia has a more traditional, editorial feel.
- Trebuchet is friendly and slightly more casual.
- Courier looks like a typewriter. It is fun, but it can be harder to read, so use it with care.
There are three color pickers: background, text and accent. On colored areas, the text switches between dark and white automatically, which helps keep it readable. Even so, look at the preview and ask yourself one question: can I read the phone number from arm’s length? If not, make the contrast stronger. Light gray text on a white card, or yellow on white, usually fails.
Use one main color and one accent. Too many colors make a card look busy.
How do you add a logo or a QR code?
Use the optional upload to add a logo or any image. Image files up to 5 MB work, and the file stays in your browser. If you change your mind, press the remove logo button.
If your logo file is large, you can shrink it first with the Image Compressor. A smaller file loads faster, and the card looks the same at this size.
The Business Card Maker has no built-in QR code. But you can make one yourself with the QR Code Generator, download the image, and upload it as the logo/image. A QR code can send people to your portfolio, your website or a contact page. Keep it big enough to scan, and test it with your phone before you print. Not sure what to link it to? Our guide on what to put on a business card has ideas.
What goes on the back of the card?
The back is optional. You can leave it blank, or use the slogan field to add a short line, such as what you do or who you help. Keep it short. The preview lets you flip between the front and the back, and you download each side as its own PNG.
How do you print your cards at home?
The tool can build a print sheet: one PNG with ten cards, in 2 columns and 5 rows. You can choose A4 or US Letter paper. Thin guide lines show where to cut.
- Download the print sheet PNG.
- Open it in any app that can print images.
- Set the scale to 100 percent. Turn off “fit to page” or “shrink to fit”, or the cards will print at the wrong size.
- Choose a good print quality setting and use card stock if your printer can handle it.
- Print one test page on plain paper first. Measure a card: it should be 3.5 x 2 inches.
- Cut along the guide lines with a sharp craft knife and a ruler, or a paper trimmer.
A trimmer gives straighter edges than scissors. For a double-sided card, print the back sheet on the reverse side, and test first so the sides line up.
Can you send the card to a print shop?
Yes. Download the front PNG (and the back PNG if you use it) and send them to the shop. Before you do, know these limits:
- The files are PNG only. There is no PDF export.
- The card is 3.5 x 2 inches. Many countries use other sizes, such as 85 x 55 mm or 90 x 55 mm, so ask the shop which size they use. If it differs, the shop may need to resize or crop the image.
- There is no bleed area. Bleed is the extra margin that printers trim off, and it stops thin white edges on cards with colored backgrounds. Without it, a full-color card may show a small white edge after cutting. Ask the shop how they handle this, or choose a layout with plenty of space around the edges.
If you need exact bleed or a print-ready PDF, a full design program will serve you better. For simple cards, the PNG is usually enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Business Card Maker really free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Is my information uploaded anywhere?
No. The tool runs in your browser, and your details and logo stay on your device.
What size is the card?
3.5 x 2 inches, or 1050 x 600 pixels at 300 dpi. This is the US and Canada standard.
Can I download a PDF?
No. You can download PNG files only: the front, the back, and a print sheet with ten cards.
Can I add a QR code?
There is no built-in QR code, but you can make one with the QR Code Generator and upload the image as your logo/image.
More free tools
Need a link or a code to go with your card? Try the QR Code Generator, the Image Compressor, or browse all free tools. Not sure what to write on the card? Read What to Put on a Business Card (and What to Leave Off), then come back to the Business Card Maker and build yours.