PrintMTG vs MakePlayingCards for Custom MTG Card Projects
PrintMTG offers the more direct workflow for MTG-focused cards, while MakePlayingCards provides broader control over materials, formats, packaging, and production options.
Category: Print Preparation & Files
How to Design Alternate-Art MTG Proxies That Print Cleanly
A design-to-print workflow for creating clearly unofficial alternate-art MTG playtest cards with sharp artwork, readable text, safe crops, and reliable sizing.
MTG Card Size and Dimensions for Custom Card Files
Set up custom Magic-style card files correctly with practical dimensions for trim size, raster resolution, bleed, safe areas, and print handoff.
Bleed, Safe Areas, and Crop Zones for Custom MTG Card Files
Learn how bleed, trim lines, safe areas, and crop zones work when preparing a custom Magic-style card file for export or printing.