5 Easy Apps to Create and Mail Christmas Cards from Your Phone

December 24, 2025

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1. Postable

Best For: Sending physical cards without touching a pen.

Postable is unique because it handles the entire “snail mail” logistics chain for you. You pick the design (from independent artists) and type your message; they print, stuff, stamp, and mail it.

Key Feature: They offer a free “Address Book” tool that emails your friends a link to fill in their current mailing address, which automatically saves to your account.
Format: Physical real-paper cards.
Platform: iOS, Android, Web.

2. Ink Cards

Best For: Turning phone photos into physical postcards.

If you have a great family photo on your camera roll, Ink Cards is the fastest way to get it into a mailbox. It focuses on simplicity: upload a photo, add text, and send.

Key Feature: Incredibly cheap entry point (cards start around $2 with postage included).
Format: Physical thick postcards (glossy).
Platform: iOS, Android.

3. Canva

Best For: DIY creative designs and social media blasts.

While not a “mailing service” per se, Canva is the king of design. It offers thousands of free holiday templates that you can customize heavily. You can download them to email/text, post to Instagram, or order prints to mail yourself.

Key Feature: “Magic Write” (AI) can help you generate holiday messages if you have writer’s block.
Format: Digital (Jpg/MP4) or Physical (via Canva Print).
Platform: iOS, Android, Web.

4. Handwrytten

Best For: “Handwritten” notes for a personal touch.

This app uses robots to write your message in real ink with a pen, so it looks like you wrote it yourself. It is excellent for professionals or anyone who wants the warmth of handwriting without the hand cramp.

Key Feature: You can choose from various handwriting styles (messy, neat, cursive) to match your own vibe.
Format: Physical handwritten cards.
Platform: iOS, Android, Web.

5. JibJab

Best For: Funny, animated video e-cards.

A classic for a reason. You upload faces of yourself, family, or pets, and the app superimposes them onto dancing elves or holiday characters in music videos.

Key Feature: Highly shareable video content that works great in group chats or on social media.
Format: Digital video e-cards.
Platform: iOS, Android, Web.

Quick Comparison

App	Type	Cost Estimate	Best Feature
Postable	Physical	~$4–$5/card	Address collection tool
Ink Cards	Physical	~$2/card	Cheapest photo postcards
Canva	Digital/Print	Free (paid upgrades)	Unlimited design freedom
Handwrytten	Physical	~$3.75/card	Robot “real ink” writing
JibJab	Digital	Subscription based	Funny face-swap videos