How to Use 48HourPrint.com’s Design Tool for Yard Signs

Create custom yard signs with our free online design tool. we’ll show you how to upload images, search for stock images, and more so you can be your own graphic designer, no experience necessary!

Being a small business owner means taking on many responsibilities and wearing different hats to keep daily operations running smoothly. If you’re managing and covering every aspect of your business, you might not even have enough time, resources, and budget to find a professional marketing team to help you with your campaign.

Fortunately, with 48HourPrint.com, you won’t have to deal with these issues anymore. If you’re looking for a real estate yard sign design tool – or any free design tool for every type of yard sign – our online design tool is available and very easy to use. No need for a professional background in graphic design! Find out how you can customize yard signs for your business, and see what functionalities it has to offer in this quick guide.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Customizing Yard Signs

Step 1: Create or log-in to your account

Before anything else, make sure you create or Log In to your 48HourPrint.com account by clicking the icon in the top right.

Step 2: Select the type of yard sign you need

Step 3: Choose the product specs in the product calculator

The next step is the artwork. If you don’t have your own, click ‘Design Online’ to start accessing our super simple design tool.

Step 4: Choose the orientation

Select ‘Vertical’ or ‘Horizontal’ and click “Continue.”

Step 5: Select a printed side to work on

Note: For double-sided printing, you can start designing the front or back side.

Step 6. Change the background color

To change the background color, go to the “Background” section in the toolbar and select the color.

Step 7: Add text

To add text to your yard sign, click the “ABC” icon on the toolbar. You can change the font, adjust the font size, fix the opacity, and more.

Step 8: Add custom shapes

You can include custom shapes to liven up your yard sign design. Simply click on the shapes icon in the toolbar, and it will show different shapes that you can use. If you click on the custom shape you chose, you can also unlock other customization options such as the weight, stroke, and alignment of the custom shape.

Step 9: Preview/save your design

Before proceeding to checkout, make sure to preview your design to avoid any print production mistakes. You can also save your work in your computer, if you want to have a copy of your design in your file.

Incredible Features That Set Us Apart

48HourPrint.com’s online design tool has other unique features that make it stand out from its competitors. These are:

Upload a file from your computer – you can add your own images from your computer to your design by uploading it or just by dragging image files in the pop-up window.

Search and add stock images to your design – our online stock library has over 90 million stock photos in our image library. You can use the search bar to find a stock image that you like, or click on the links under “Popular searches” to narrow down results.

Multiple font options – our online design tool has a selection of font types that you can use to make the text in your yard signs stand out.

Edit as you go – copy/paste, or delete text, images, or shapes easily as you design. You can also undo and redo changes when adding different design elements.

Quick input – quickly add text in your yard sign in the left sidebar of the online design tool. You can also switch from one text box to another with this feature.

Zoom in/zoom out – zoom in and zoom out your design for precise application of elements.

Add a grid – if you want to ensure that all aspects of your design are accurate and aligned, you can add a grid to act as a guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much will using the online design tool cost?
Nothing at all! Using our online design tool is absolutely free for anyone with a 48HourPrint.com account.

What if my file is not yet ready for printing?
If your file is not yet ready for printing, you can save it as a draft in the My Account area. You can just go back to My Account when you’re ready to complete your design and have it printed.

How will I know which yard sign size to choose?
We have a yard sign size chart that you can check to determine which size is appropriate for your business needs.

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