EDDM templates must match USPS Every Door size and thickness rules for your mailing class. A common retail mailer size is 6.5×9. Related print anchors on July 20, 2026: $98.43 for 500 and $129.76 for 1,000 both-sides (postage separate). Always verify current USPS EDDM specs before you lock art.
- Design: to a qualifying flat size
- Print: on the EDDM product form
- Mail: postage is a separate budget line
Sizes that commonly qualify (verify USPS)
USPS publishes EDDM size ranges. Many local campaigns use oversized postcards such as 6.5×9 because they feel substantial and fit offer + map layouts. Do not assume a standard 4×6 stamped postcard automatically qualifies for EDDM. Build to the EDDM product sizes on EDDM postcards.
Template checklist
- Correct flat size with bleed if color hits the edge
- Safe margin for required EDDM markings
- Readable offer from arm’s length
- QR large enough to scan
- One proof approval before the whole route prints
| Qty | Print total |
|---|---|
| 500 | $98.43 |
| 1,000 | $129.76 |
Configure qualifying sizes on the EDDM form.
EDDM template FAQ
What EDDM template sizes qualify?
USPS sets the qualifying size and thickness ranges for Every Door Direct Mail. Many campaigns use larger postcard formats such as 6.5×9. Always verify the current USPS EDDM specifications for your mailing before you finalize art or order thousands of cards.
Can I use a regular 4×6 postcard for EDDM?
Not automatically. Standard stamped postcard sizes and EDDM qualifying sizes are different conversations. Choose a size offered on the EDDM product form and confirm USPS rules for your drop.
How much does EDDM printing cost for 1,000?
Related 6.5×9 both-sides print is $129.76 for 1,000 on July 20, 2026 at 55printing before postage. Postage is separate. See the EDDM cost guide for print-plus-postage planning.
Do you provide EDDM templates?
Build to the flat size you will order, with bleed and safe margins. If you use a third-party template, make sure it matches the exact size on the form, not a generic “postcard” preset.
What about the EDDM retail imprint area?
Leave clear space for required mailing indicia and markings per USPS guidance. Do not bury critical offer text where markings will sit.
Should I include a map?
Maps help local offers when they stay simple. Overly detailed maps turn into gray mush at print size. Test readability on a proof.
Where do I budget postage?
Use EDDM cost: printing + postage. Print tables never include postage.
Where do I order?
Configure on EDDM postcards, approve the free proof, then plan the USPS drop.