ARTWORK GUIDELINES
How to Prepare Artwork for Laser Engraved Metal Cards
In this guide, we'll walk through the most common file types, sizing rules, and tips for getting the highest quality engraving possible.
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Artwork Guidelines
Learn how to prepare artwork for laser engraved metal business cards, custom aluminum cards, plaques, and engraved products. Following these guidelines helps ensure the sharpest engraving quality, the cleanest detail, and the fastest production times possible.
What File Types Are Best For Laser Engraving?
We accept most common artwork formats, but vector files produce the highest engraving quality and the sharpest results.
Resolution & Sizing Tips
The quality of your file directly affects the quality of your engraving. Higher resolution artwork produces sharper edges, cleaner lines, and more detail.
- 300 DPI recommended
- 750px+ logo width preferred
- Submit artwork at actual size when possible
- Vector files provide maximum detail
Vector vs Raster — What's The Difference?
Vector Files (Preferred)
- Infinite scaling without quality loss
- Perfect logo edges
- Best engraving quality
- Professional print format
Raster Files
- Made from pixels
- Require higher resolution
- Can lose detail when enlarged
- Acceptable when quality is high
What About Color?
Laser engraving removes the anodized coating from the metal and reveals the silver aluminum underneath.
Because of this, your artwork colors do not affect the final engraving. Contrast, line thickness, image quality, and design detail are far more important than color.
Don't Have A Logo? That's Okay.
You don't need a professionally designed logo to create an incredible metal business card.
We regularly engrave text-only layouts, QR codes, signatures, photographs, social media handles, website URLs, and custom artwork.
Will I See A Proof Or Mockup First?
For larger corporate, wholesale, and volume orders, we're happy to provide a digital mockup before production begins.
If you'd like additional peace of mind, we can often create a test engraving and send you a photograph of the actual engraved card so you can see exactly how your logo and artwork appear on real metal.
This helps eliminate surprises and gives you confidence before moving forward with larger quantities.
How To Send Us Your Artwork
- Upload artwork directly on the product page
- Add engraving notes during checkout
- Send multiple logo versions if you're unsure
- Include special instructions or requests
- Every file is manually reviewed before engraving
michael@custommetalbusinesscards.com
Simply include your order number and we'll attach everything to your project.
We Can Help Bring Your Vision To Life
Don't worry if your artwork isn't perfect.
We're experienced graphic designers and laser engraving specialists. Every day we clean up logos, improve low-resolution artwork, recreate graphics, adjust layouts, optimize QR codes, and prepare designs specifically for metal engraving.
Whether you have a professional vector logo, a screenshot, a rough sketch, a phone photo, or simply an idea, we'll do everything possible to turn it into something that engraves beautifully.
- 10,000+ customers served
- Fast U.S. production
- Professional artwork review included
- Graphic design assistance available
- Direct communication with our team
Craftsmanship That Makes a Lasting Impression
We don’t just engrave — we craft. Every metal business card is produced using precision laser engraving, premium materials, and meticulous finishing for a sharp, permanent result that feels unmistakably premium in hand.
Precision Laser Engraving
Industrial laser systems engrave ultra-fine detail with micron-level accuracy for sharp, permanent results.
Premium Materials
Crafted from anodized aluminum and stainless steel for a lightweight, durable, and exceptionally refined finish.
Permanent & Fade-Proof
Our engraving process removes the coated surface layer, creating detail that won’t peel, fade, or rub away.
Crafted in the USA
Every card is engraved and quality checked in-house for consistency, precision, and premium presentation.
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→Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our custom metal business cards, production, engraving, and ordering process.
Our card sizes are 3.4 x 2.13" and .43mm thick, about the size of a standard banking card, making them perfect for wallets, card holders, and lanyards.
The laser engraving process removes the top anodized coating to reveal the reflective silver metal underneath. This creates a permanent, high-contrast engraving that will not fade, peel, or wear away.
All engravings reveal a reflective silver contrast underneath the coating. Darker colors like black and blue typically provide the strongest engraving visibility and detail.
Thank you for supporting a small American business. We work hard to maintain tight quality control, fast turnaround times, and premium engraving consistency since 2021.
Once your order is processed, tracking information will automatically be sent to your e-mail.
U.S. delivery typically arrives within 3–7 business days after production.
International delivery typically arrives within 7–14 business days.
You can add products to your shopping cart to view real-time delivery estimates and available express shipping options based on your location.
We accept most common artwork formats including SVG, PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, and AI.
If needed, we also provide design assistance and can help optimize your artwork for engraving.
If anything about your artwork needs adjustment for the best engraving result, we will contact you before your order is completed.
Metal business cards create a strong first impression and are far more likely to be kept instead of discarded — putting your brand in more places for longer periods of time.
With room for logos, artwork, contact details, QR codes, and custom branding, a laser engraved metal business card creates a premium experience that standard paper cards simply cannot match.
Just let us know you'd like to use a previously submitted design and we can quickly recreate your order.