Using Every Door Direct Mail® for Your Canva Prints

Understanding Every Door Direct Mail® for Your Canva Prints
When Can This Help?
If you're interested in sending your Canva print designs to select areas using Every Door Direct Mail® (EDDM®), this page is for you! EDDM® is a United States Postal Service (USPS) offering that enables businesses to reach neighborhoods without needing specific addresses.

An Overview of EDDM®
Every Door Direct Mail® is perfect for targeting specific local areas to promote your business. It allows you to send mail without a list of addresses, making it simple to reach potential customers in select areas.

Key Requirements for EDDM®
For those looking to use this method, here is a brief overview of the requirements for EDDM®:

• **EDDM Retail**: Ensure your mailpiece includes an EDDM Retail Indicia, which acts as a postage stamp. The indicia should be larger than 0.5 by 0.5 inches, and the text must be all in capital letters with at least a 4-point font size. The indicia must be positioned 1.625 inches from the right edge and 1.375 inches from the top edge, with a clearance of 1/8 inch around the top and right edge. The mailpiece should not exceed 15 inches in length, 12 inches in height, or 3/4 inches in thickness.
• **EDDM Bulk Mailing for Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU)**: The mailpiece needs to be over 10.5 inches in length and 6.125 inches in height.

Printing Your Design for EDDM® with Canva
Need guidance on creating a Canva design that fits EDDM® specifications? Here’s how:

• For EDDM Retail, use any A6 postcard template that already has space for a postage stamp.
• For EDDM Bulk Mailing, adjust your design dimensions to meet the required sizes.

If you have any further questions or think something could be improved, feel free to let us know. We’re here to help make your experience smoother!