🎫 Place Card Generator
Generate professional printable place cards for events with customizable fonts, sizes, and folding guides
Your Result:
📄 Generated Place Cards (example preview)
Ready to print and fold • Professional quality • Multiple sizes available
How to Use This Place Card Generator
How to Use the Place Card Generator:
- Enter Guest Names: Type or paste names in the input field, separated by commas or one per line
- Choose Card Size: Select from standard, large, small, or tent card dimensions based on your table setting needs
- Select Font Style: Pick elegant serif, modern sans-serif, script cursive, or bold fonts to match your event theme
- Adjust Font Size: Choose from small (14pt) to extra large (30pt) based on readability and visual preference
- Pick Text Color: Select classic black, navy blue, burgundy, forest green, or luxury gold for your text
- Configure Print Guides: Enable fold lines and cut guides to make assembly easier
- Generate Cards: Click "Generate Place Cards" to create your printable layout
- Download & Print: Save as PNG image and print on cardstock for professional results
Pro Tips: Use heavier cardstock (110-140gsm) for better folding, print at 100% scale with no page scaling, and use a ruler for crisp fold lines. The generator optimizes cards for standard 8.5×11" paper with multiple cards per sheet for efficiency.
How It Works
Advanced Place Card Generation Technology:
Our generator uses the HTML5 Canvas API with precise typography and print optimization algorithms:
- Name Processing: Parses input using flexible delimiters (comma, line break) with automatic trimming and duplicate detection
- Canvas Rendering: Creates high-resolution (300 DPI equivalent) canvas elements with accurate font metrics and positioning
- Typography Engine: Implements professional font loading with fallbacks, precise text measurement, and optimal sizing for readability
- Layout Optimization: Calculates optimal card placement on standard paper sizes with minimal waste and proper spacing
- Print Guides: Generates precise fold lines (dashed) and cut marks using mathematical positioning for accurate assembly
- Color Management: Applies CMYK-friendly color profiles and ensures high contrast ratios for professional printing results
- Export Processing: Converts canvas to high-quality PNG with lossless compression optimized for both screen preview and print output
The system handles batch processing of up to 100 names per sheet while maintaining consistent quality and spacing. All processing occurs client-side for privacy and speed, with no external dependencies required.
When You Might Need This
- • Wedding Receptions - Create elegant place cards for wedding guest seating arrangements with custom fonts and colors matching ceremony themes
- • Corporate Events - Generate professional place cards for business dinners, conferences, and networking events with company branding colors
- • Holiday Dinner Parties - Design festive place cards for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday gatherings with seasonal color schemes
- • Birthday Celebrations - Make personalized place cards for milestone birthdays, parties, and special celebrations with fun font styles
- • Restaurant Table Settings - Create reusable place cards for reserved tables, VIP guests, and special dining events with elegant typography
- • School Events - Generate place cards for graduation ceremonies, parent-teacher dinners, and school fundraising events with institutional colors
- • Funeral Services - Design respectful place cards for memorial services, celebration of life events, and funeral receptions with appropriate fonts
- • Baby Showers - Create adorable place cards for baby shower celebrations with soft colors and script fonts for a personal touch
- • Nonprofit Galas - Generate donor appreciation place cards for charity events, fundraising dinners, and volunteer recognition ceremonies
- • Anniversary Parties - Design romantic place cards for wedding anniversaries, milestone celebrations, and intimate dinner parties with custom styling
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper type works best for printing place cards?
Use cardstock between 110-140gsm (30-38lb) for best results. This weight provides good folding properties without cracking while maintaining a professional feel. Avoid regular copy paper as it's too thin and won't stand properly when folded. Linen or textured cardstock adds elegance for formal events.
How many place cards fit on one sheet of paper?
This depends on your card size selection: Standard cards fit 6 per sheet, Large cards fit 4 per sheet, Small cards fit 8 per sheet, and Tent cards fit 4 per sheet. The generator automatically arranges cards with optimal spacing and includes cut guides for easy trimming.
Can I customize the colors beyond the preset options?
The tool offers five professionally selected colors (black, navy, burgundy, forest green, gold) that work well for printing and provide good contrast. These colors are chosen for their CMYK print compatibility and formal appearance suitable for most events and table settings.
Do I need special software to open the generated files?
No special software required! The generator creates PNG image files that open in any image viewer, web browser, or basic image editing software. You can print directly from your browser or save the file to print later. The format is universally compatible with all operating systems.
How do I fold the cards properly after printing?
If you enabled fold lines, use them as guides - they appear as dotted lines across the middle of each card. Score along the fold line with a bone folder or ruler edge before folding for crisp edges. Fold upward so the text faces outward when the card stands on the table.