Designer Guide

How to Upload a Standard Card

Follow the steps below to upload a standard card correctly to the You Said It dashboard. Standard cards only need one artwork file, but it is still important to check the bleed area and complete your card details carefully before submitting.

Artwork needed

You only need one front artwork file for a standard card.

File types

Upload your design as a JPG or PNG, exported at 300 DPI.

Important check

Keep all important text and design elements away from the red bleed area.

Step-by-step guide

1

Prepare your artwork

For standard cards, you only need to upload one image file. This can be a JPG or PNG.

  • If exporting as JPG, design in CMYK and export in RGB at 300 DPI.
  • If exporting as PNG, make sure it is also exported at 300 DPI.
  • Before uploading, check your artwork is the correct size and looks sharp when viewed at full size.
Main image export settings showing RGB and 300 DPI JPEG export options
Main image export settings.
2

Select the standard card option

Once your artwork is ready, go to your dashboard and choose the Standard Card option to begin the upload process.

Dashboard showing the Standard Card option
Choose the Standard Card option from your dashboard.
3

Upload your artwork and check the bleed area

After uploading your design, check the preview carefully. Make sure no important details are in or too close to the red area.

  • The red area is the bleed area and will be trimmed during production.
  • Only background colours or background images should extend into this area.
  • Keep text, logos, faces, and key design details safely inside the main visible area.
Add Standard Card screen showing artwork preview and bleed area
Check your artwork carefully before moving on to the next step.
4

Click next and add your card details

Once you are happy with the artwork preview, click Next and complete the card details in the same way you would for your other card uploads.

Card details page for a standard card upload
Fill in your title, categories, tags, and other card details.
5

Choose any additional listing options

You may also have the option to list your design on other marketplaces or on our wholesale site.

Please note: placement on other marketplaces is not guaranteed.
Marketplace listing options including You Said It, Trade, Amazon and eBay
Select any extra marketplaces you would like your card to be considered for.
6

Submit your design for review

Once submitted, our team will check your design over. You will also be able to view your design on your profile page, where you can test it after upload.

Helpful tips before you upload

Use high-quality artwork Upload a clear, print-ready file at 300 DPI to help avoid poor print results.
Watch the bleed area Anything important placed too close to the edge may be cut off during production.
Check colours before export If using JPG, design in CMYK first and export in RGB as instructed.
Review before submitting A quick final check can help prevent delays and reduce the chance of artwork being rejected.

This guide matches the same styling and structure as your other You Said It designer guides, so the upload process feels consistent across standard cards, photo cards, text cards, and face swap cards.