Recipe card maker
Turn any recipe into a beautiful printable card. Four styles, two sizes, free PNG download.
Preview updates as you type. Text shrinks automatically to fit the card. Printed at 300 dpi.
How to make a recipe card
- Type or paste the recipeAdd a name, who it is from, servings and time, then ingredients and steps one per line. Numbering and bullets are cleaned up for you.
- Choose a style and sizeClassic, Modern, Grandma's lined card or a bright Kids card, at 4×6, 5×7 or half letter.
- Download or printDownload a 300 dpi PNG for sharing or a photo print, or print directly on card stock.
Made for gifts and family cookbooks
Recipe cards are the easiest way to pass down family recipes, fill a bridal shower recipe box, or tuck a recipe into a jar of homemade cookie mix. Add "From Grandma Rose" and a note, and the card does the rest.
Nutrition and QR code, optional
Tick Nutrition to print calories and protein per serving, calculated from your ingredients. Tick QR code to add a code that opens RecipeVault, so the person you give it to can save the recipe on their phone.
What you get
| File | PNG image at 300 dpi: 1800 × 1200 px for 4×6, 2100 × 1500 px for 5×7. |
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| Layout | Title, details line, ingredients and directions in two columns, optional note. |
| Fonts | Text auto-shrinks to fit, so long recipes stay on one card. |
| Privacy | Everything is drawn in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. |
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a recipe card?
Type the recipe into the form above, pick a style and size, then download the PNG or print it. It is free and takes about a minute.
What size is a recipe card?
The most common sizes are 3×5, 4×6 and 5×7 inches. 4×6 fits standard recipe boxes and photo prints; 5×7 fits longer recipes.
Can I print recipe cards at home?
Yes. Print on card stock at actual size, or order the PNG as a 4×6 or 5×7 photo print.
Is this recipe card template free?
Yes, all four styles are free with no sign-up and no watermark beyond a small site credit.
Can I add a picture or a QR code?
You can add a QR code that opens RecipeVault so others can save the recipe. Photos are not supported yet.
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