Previewing and saving invitation as an image

Learn how to preview your invitation ecard before sending and save it as an image for printing, sharing, or archiving purposes.

Before you send your invitation, preview it to make sure everything is perfect. You can also save it as an image for printing or sharing.

Previewing your invitation

  1. Go to Ecards in your main navigation
  2. Select your invitation
  3. Click the preview option
  4. Review how it looks

What to check

  • All names are spelled correctly
  • Date, time, and venue are accurate
  • The design looks good with your chosen colors and fonts
  • Text is readable against the background image (if using one)
  • RSVP instructions are clear
  • QR code is scannable (if enabled)

Saving as an image

To save your invitation as an image, take a screenshot:

On Mac:
1. Open your invitation preview
2. Press Command + Shift + 4
3. Select the area you want to capture
4. The screenshot saves to your desktop

On Windows:
1. Open your invitation preview
2. Press Windows + Shift + S
3. Select the area you want to capture
4. Paste into an image editor and save

On mobile:
1. Open your invitation preview
2. Take a screenshot (varies by device)
3. Crop if needed in your photo app

Downloading the blank template

You can also download the blank invitation template file (without your personalized content). This gives you the background design that you can then customize in a design program.

Note that this download does not include your personalized text, names, dates, or event details. It only contains the background design.

Uses for saved images

  • Print physical copies at home or at a print shop
  • Share on social media or messaging apps
  • Include in other communications
  • Keep as a digital keepsake

Ecards are always current

Remember that when guests click the link in their email, they see the current version of your invitation. If you make changes after sending, all guests will see the updated version, not the version from when you sent the email.

This is helpful if you need to fix a typo or update venue details, but be mindful that any changes will be visible to everyone who views the ecard.

Tips

Send a test email first. Before sending to guests, send a test to yourself to see the complete experience.

Check on mobile. Many guests will view your invitation on their phone.

Proofread everything. While you can fix mistakes later (since ecards are always current), it's best to catch them before sending. Names, dates, times, venue, address. Check it all twice.

Take screenshots at full size. For better quality, view at 100% zoom before capturing.

Preview after any changes. If you edit your invitation after sending emails, preview it again to confirm everything looks right.

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