Design your comp card online in the Model Platform Design Studio, approve a proof of both sides, then order professionally printed cards on thick 16 pt stock. Every printed order includes a free web-ready file for online submissions, or buy the digital file on its own.
50 printed cards from $84 with free U.S. shipping. Digital files from $14.99. Designing is free.
Design your comp card online in the Model Platform Design Studio, approve a proof of both sides, then order professionally printed cards on thick 16 pt stock. Every printed order includes a free web-ready file for online submissions, or buy the digital file on its own.
50 printed cards from $84 with free U.S. shipping. Digital files from $14.99. Designing is free.
01 — Pricing
Every card is 5.5 × 8.5 in, printed in full color on both sides on 16 pt card stock, in matte or glossy at the same price. Every printed order includes a free web-ready digital file and standard U.S. shipping.
Bundle & Save
$199 Save $24
Design your comp card and 8×10 headshot with the same photo, then check out once. The savings apply automatically, no code needed.
Most talent use both: printed cards for castings and go-sees, and the web-ready file for casting sites, email and social media. The print-ready file has bleed for printing anywhere and includes the web-ready file. Canadian orders add $3. With printed cards, upgrade to print-ready for $15.
02 — How it works
Design your card, approve your proof and order. Designing is free; you only pay at checkout.
Start from a template or upload your own artwork, then add your best headshot and your name.
Add 3–5 photos that show your range, plus your stats and contact details.
Preview both sides as they’ll print, pick your quantity and finish, and check out. Nothing prints until you approve your proof.
03 — Real examples
Browse real comp card layouts from models and actors to see how they arrange their photos, stats and contact details. Start from a template or upload a design you already have.
03 — Real examples
Browse real comp card layouts from models and actors to see how they arrange their photos, stats and contact details. Start from a template or upload a design you already have.
04 — The basics
A comp card, also called a composite card, zed card or model card, is a two-sided 5.5 × 8.5 inch card that works as your business card in modeling and acting. The front carries your strongest headshot and your name. The back shows 3–5 photos that show your range, plus your measurements and contact details.
Agents, casting directors and clients keep comp cards on file after castings, go-sees and meetings, so yours should show how you look today. Model Platform designs and prints comp cards. We’re not a modeling agency or casting service.
04 — The basics
A comp card, also called a composite card, zed card or model card, is a two-sided 5.5 × 8.5 inch card that works as your business card in modeling and acting. The front carries your strongest headshot and your name. The back shows 3–5 photos that show your range, plus your measurements and contact details.
Agents, casting directors and clients keep comp cards on file after castings, go-sees and meetings, so yours should show how you look today. Model Platform designs and prints comp cards. We’re not a modeling agency or casting service.
05 — Before you start
Have these ready and you can finish your card in one sitting:
Not sure your photos are big enough? See our Photo & File Guide for sizes, bleed and tips.
06 — Shipping
We ship printed comp cards to the United States and Canada. Digital files are ready to download right after checkout.
07 — Pair it
A comp card shows your range. A headshot is the single 8 × 10 portrait casting directors ask for, often with your résumé on the back. Get 75 comp cards and 75 headshots for $199 (save $24) when you design both and check out once. The savings apply automatically.
Prefer headshots on their own? Printed 8×10s start at $99 for 50, and résumé back printing is $5.
08 — Questions
Put your strongest current headshot and your name on the front. On the back, add 3–5 photos that show your range, plus your stats and contact details. Always follow your agency’s requirements.
Our comp cards are 5.5 × 8.5 inches, the industry-standard size, printed in full color on both sides on 16 pt card stock.
Yes, and designing is free. In the Design Studio, choose a template, add your photos and details, and preview both sides. You only pay when you check out.
Yes. Upload your finished front and back artwork, review the proof, then choose printed cards or a digital file.
The web-ready file ($14.99) is sized for casting profiles, email submissions and social media. The print-ready file ($29) is high resolution with bleed so any printer can use it, and it includes the web-ready file. With any printed order, the web-ready file is free and the print-ready upgrade is $15.
Printed comp cards come in sets of 50 ($84), 75 ($104) and 100 ($124), with standard U.S. shipping included. Canadian orders add $3. Digital files start at $14.99.
Yes. Both finishes are available on every printed option at the same price. Matte reduces glare and is easy to write on; glossy makes colors pop.
Orders approved before 1 p.m. ET on a business day go into production by the next business day. Most orders then arrive within 3–5 business days. Digital files download right after checkout.
Yes. We ship printed comp cards to the United States and Canada. Standard shipping is included for U.S. orders, and Canadian orders add $3.
Yes. Design both in the Design Studio and check out once. Printed 8 × 10 headshots start at $99 for 50, with optional back printing for $5.
