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
Go to Ecards in your main navigation
Select your invitation
Click the preview option
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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