Custom bookmarks

The most common and popular dimensions for a bookmark are:

• 2 x 6 inches
• 2 x 7 inches
• 2 x 8 inches

Our bookmarks come in 2 x 6 inches, which is the standard size that fits into most books. This is the only size we offer for bookmarks at Canva.

The best material for bookmarks is typically a high-quality paper stock that ensures durability and longevity. Bookmarks printed with Canva are made from deluxe 350gsm paper, which can withstand wear and tear from frequent use.

Whether you’re designing bookmarks for personal use, to give as keepsakes for friends and family, or to promote your business, here are some tips to make them aesthetically pleasing:

• Find the perfect design: The design is the most important aspect of a bookmark. To get started, browse our collection of ready-made templates that are free to customize. We have plenty of designs in different themes and styles that’ll surely fit any aesthetic.
• Choose a complementary color scheme: Select colors that look good together to elevate your custom bookmarks. Use our color wheel⁠(opens in a new tab or window) to find the perfect color combination and ensure your design has perfect color harmony.
• Add your own images: Make your bookmark design uniquely yours by uploading and adding your own images or photos. With our user-friendly editor, you can simply drag and drop them to your template. Then, use our built-in photo editor⁠(opens in a new tab or window) to crop, brighten, or add filters⁠(opens in a new tab or window) according to the aesthetic you’re going for.

While bookmarks are essential tools for reading, they also offer versatility in their usage. Teachers can create bookmarks for kids to reward them or encourage their hobby. Librarians and bookstore owners can elevate their marketing strategy by designing printable christmas bookmarks or halloween bookmarks to distribute during the holidays to promote their libraries and bookstores and serve as cute signage.

Customized bookmarks can also be gifted as keepsakes or part of a stationery set. For example, photo bookmarks are perfect for commemorating lasting friendships, while funeral bookmarks can serve as a thoughtful reminder of a loved one. Ultimately, bookmarks have many uses that can bring a smile to someone’s face — as long as you put your heart into making them.

Bookmarks can be a smart, cost-effective way to promote your business. Not only are they useful for your customers, but they also serve as a constant reminder of your brand. To create custom business bookmarks that boost sales, consider the following tips:

• Bring in your brand assets to maintain a consistent brand look in your bookmarks. Use our Brand Kit (Pro)⁠(opens in a new tab or window) to easily keep your entire brand together in one place.
• Always use a high-resolution logo to include in your bookmark design. With our Image Enhancer⁠(opens in a new tab or window), you can upscale any image in just one click for a sharper, clearer feel.
• Avoid designing bookmarks too much like an ad by keeping all your business information only on one side.

Yes, of course! Just head over to the left sidebar of our editor and click Uploads. Or, drag and drop your file onto our editor to include it in your bookmark design.

To check if custom-printed bookmarks are available to you, visit What We Print⁠(opens in a new tab or window).

We aim to partner with professional printers located as close to you as possible. For this reason, our print product catalog may vary from country to country.

Shipping times vary by region, and delivery to more rural areas may slightly be longer than to metro areas. 

• Economy delivery: Up to 14 business days
• Standard delivery: Up to 8 business days
• Express delivery: Up to 3 business days

All delivery times include a production time of 1-2 business days, excluding weekends and public holidays.

A free shipping option is always available. If you’re looking to receive your order sooner, we offer faster shipping for an additional fee.

Custom bookmarks printed and delivered through Canva are covered by our Happiness Guarantee. To see what’s covered by the guarantee, visit Canva Print order issues⁠(opens in a new tab or window).

If you have issues with a recently delivered print order, get in touch within 30 days of receiving it. Contact support about a print delivery issue⁠(opens in a new tab or window).

You can also get in touch with a print order you haven’t received yet. Contact support about an undelivered print order⁠(opens in a new tab or window).

Unfortunately, we don’t offer samples of our products right now. If you’re looking to make a large order, we suggest ordering a lower quantity first to ensure you’re happy with the results.

The One Print, One Tree initiative is just one of the ways we are making our printing solutions more sustainable, as part of doing the most good that we can through our Two-Step Plan⁠(opens in a new tab or window). So, how does it work? Simple: for every print order you make with us, we will plant one tree. For more information visit here⁠(opens in a new tab or window).