How to Make an Invitation Online (Then Print It or Text It)

There are three ways to make an invitation online: design it from scratch, edit a template, or use an invitation maker that designs it for you. If you want something beautiful fast, the third option wins. Here's how it works, and how to print it or send it by text when you're done.

Option 1: Use an invitation maker (fastest)

With the VoltBy invitation maker you don't start from a blank page. You answer a few questions, and it creates a finished invitation for your event.

1. The event: pick the occasion (birthday, baby shower, wedding and more) and add the name and age.
2. When & where: add the date, time and address.
3. Look & feel: choose a theme and colors, and add a photo if you like.
4. Review: generate your free watermarked preview. Change anything and try again.

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Option 2: Edit a Canva template

If you enjoy editing and want full control over every element, buy a template and personalize it in Canva with a free account. See how to edit a Canva invitation template.

Option 3: Design from scratch

Start with a blank design in any design app. It gives the most freedom, but it takes the longest and needs a good eye for fonts and layout.

What to put on your invitation

• Who it's for and the occasion
• Date and time
• Address
• RSVP name, date and phone or link
• Extras: dress code, theme, gift note

Send it by text or email

Download the PNG and send it in iMessage, WhatsApp or email. Put your RSVP or map link in the message itself so guests can tap it. More tips: what to text with a party invitation.

Print it

Use the PDF for printing at home on cardstock, or take it to a print shop. See where to print invitations.

Make it in minutes

Open the VoltBy invitation maker, type your details and see your free preview in about two minutes. You get free previews every day, and when you love your design you unlock the clean files from $4.99: a PNG to text and a print-ready PDF, downloaded instantly. Want more? Add the Party Pack and pick from 20+ matching pieces, like a welcome sign, thank-you cards, favor tags and labels.

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Browse ready-made templates

• Halloween Party Invitations
• Christmas Party Invitations
• Adult Birthday Invitations
• Baby Shower Invitations for Girls

FAQ

What is the easiest way to make an invitation online?

Use an invitation maker: you enter the event details and it designs the invitation for you, with a free preview before you pay.

Can I make an invitation online for free?

You can create and preview your invitation for free with the VoltBy invitation maker. Clean, print-ready files unlock from $4.99.

Can I send an invitation made online by text?

Yes. Download it as a PNG and send it by text, WhatsApp or email, and add your RSVP link as a separate message.