A8 Announcements & Invitation - Folding Cards

About A8 Folding Cards

A8 Folding Cards are an excellent choice when you want a larger folded announcement or invitation with plenty of room for event information, photos and creative designs. They are ideal for Wedding Invitations, Graduation Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, Baby Shower Invitations, birthday parties, anniversaries, corporate events, and other special occasions. The folded format provides additional space for your message while maintaining a convenient finished size for mailing. We can print your existing artwork or help you create a professional, press-ready design from your ideas.

A8 Folding Cards are professionally printed on quality #100 white cover stock for an attractive, professional look and feel. When folded, the finished size is 5.25" x 8", and the matching A8 Envelope provides a polished presentation for your announcement or invitation.

Key Benefits of A8 Folding Cards

Ideal for Wedding Invitations, Graduation Invitations, Baby Shower Invitations, Bridal Shower Invitations, birthdays, anniversaries and other special events
Folded format provides additional space for event details, photos and graphics
Excellent choice for formal or informal announcements and invitations
5.25" x 8" finished size provides a larger presentation while remaining convenient for mailing
Available in portrait or landscape orientation
Can be printed single or double sided
Professionally printed in the USA
Matching A8 Envelopes are available

A8 Folding Cards Specifications

File Type: PDF (contact us for assistance with other file types)
Finished Size: 5.25" x 8" folded
Flat Size: 8" x 10.5" before folding
Margin: 1/4" recommended (1/8" minimum)
Bleed: 1/8" minimum recommended when artwork extends to the edge of the card
Crop Marks: Recommended
Ink(s) & Printing Options: Black or Full Color (CMYK), 1 or 2 sided
Color Space: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK (CMYK recommended)
File Resolution: 300 dpi recommended for optimum quality; 1200 dpi for vector artwork is recommended
Paper: #100 white cover
Finishing: Trimmed and scored for easy folding
Minimum Quantity: 100
Free File Check: All artwork files are pre-flighted for technical issues before printing
Free PDF Proofs: Sent via e-mail for approval prior to printing
Graphic Design Services: Available for an additional fee
Production Time: Typically 24–48 business hours from proof approval for most orders
Shipping: Nationwide via UPS Ground, 2nd Day or Next Day Air Saver
Companion Envelope: A8 Envelopes are available

Designing Your A8 Folding Cards - File Requirements and Preparation

Your A8 Folding Card artwork can be supplied as a press-ready PDF, or we can help create a professional design based on your ideas. Because these cards are folded, artwork should be prepared at the full flat size before printing.

File Type: PDF for commercial printing
Flat Page Setup: 8" x 10.5"
Color Space: Grayscale, RGB or CMYK (CMYK recommended)
Resolution: 300 dpi recommended for raster images
Vector Artwork: 1200 dpi recommended for vector artwork
Bleed: 1/8" on all sides when artwork extends to the edge
Safe Margin: Keep important text and graphics at least 1/4" from the finished edges
Fold: Artwork should be positioned to accommodate the center fold

Free Downloadable A8 Folding Cards Layout Templates

A8 Folding Card layout templates will be available here as they are added.

What to Include on an A8 Folding Invitation

The additional space provided by a folded A8 card gives you more flexibility when organizing your invitation. Depending on your event, you may include:

Names of the hosts, couple or honoree
Event name or occasion
Date and time
Location and address
RSVP information
Phone number, email address or website
Dress code or special instructions
Event website or QR code
Photos, graphics or other design elements

For Wedding Invitations, the additional panels can also provide space for reception information, wedding website details, registry information, directions or other information for your guests.

How A8 Folding Cards Are Made

A8 Folding Cards are professionally printed in the USA on quality paper using high-quality digital printing equipment. Multiple cards are printed on press sheets for efficient production and consistent quality. After printing, the sheets are trimmed to the finished size and scored to create a clean, easy-to-fold card.

Once finishing is complete, the cards are inspected, boxed and prepared for shipment.

A8 Folding Cards Production and Shipping

Production time is typically 24–48 business hours, excluding weekends and holidays. Production begins after you approve the final proof when we provide graphic design services, or after your order is completed when you provide a press-ready PDF.

Shipping is available nationwide via UPS Ground, 2nd Day or Next Day Air Saver. Available shipping methods and pricing can be viewed by entering your ZIP code and state in the shopping cart.