If the standard 50mm square magnet feels a little small for your photo or artwork, the 63.5mm square fridge magnet is the upgrade. At 2.5 x 2.5 inches it offers almost 60% more design area, which makes it the premium choice for detailed art reproductions, full-size portraits and merchandise that can command a higher price. With a free magnet template, you can have a full sheet print-ready in minutes.
Here is the complete guide to the 63.5mm size, plus how to design a print-ready template for free.
What is a 63.5x63.5mm (2.5 inch) square fridge magnet?
A 63.5mm square fridge magnet measures 63.5mm on each side, or 2.5 x 2.5 inches. It is a large-format square that stands out on any fridge or magnetic surface and feels substantial in the hand — the kind of magnet people keep for years.
A template places your design inside the correct square with the right bleed and registration marks built in, so your artwork wraps cleanly around the steel component with no white edges peeking out at the corners.
63.5mm sizing and bleed explained
The visible magnet is 2.5 inches square, but the printed artwork needs to extend past the edge so the paper wraps neatly around the magnet with no white showing. Keep these in mind:
- Bleed — run backgrounds and photos past the magnet edge for a seamless wrap.
- Safety zone — keep faces, logos and text within the central area, away from the trim edge.
- Resolution — design at 300 DPI; the larger canvas shows off detail, so use a high-quality image.
The free 63.5mm square fridge magnet template includes the correct bleed lines and registration marks automatically.
Who uses 2.5 inch square magnets?
The large square format suits premium, detail-rich designs:
- Galleries & museums — art reproduction magnets for gift shops, with room to capture detail.
- Event planners — high-impact wedding favours featuring full-size portraits; a lasting keepsake.
- Retailers — premium branded merchandise that commands a higher price point.
- Craft sellers — detailed illustration magnets for Etsy and market stalls, with a larger canvas to design for.
How to design a free 63.5mm magnet template (3 steps)
Creating high-detail square magnets for photography.
No design software needed. In the My Badge Studio Template Studio:
- Choose your design. Select the 63.5x63.5mm square preset and pick US Letter, A4, A3 or A3+. Intensity large photos and detailed art shine at this size.
- Customise your layout. Upload your design, adjust the zoom and rotation, and add text. The tool auto-tiles your designs across the sheet to maximise output.
- Download your print-ready PDF. Generate a high-quality PDF with integrated cut marks for easy trimming and professional assembly with your rectangular badge press.
Start free, no credit card required.
Tip: Selling a range of designs? Use Mail Merge (Bulk Add) to batch multiple images into one print-ready sheet from a CSV.
Which paper format should I use?
Every format is available: US Letter, A4, A3 and A3+. US Letter and A4 suit home printers; A3 and A3+ fit more magnets per sheet and lower your cost per unit on bigger runs.
Will the template work with my magnet machine?
Yes. The 63.5mm square magnet template is precision-sized for standard large square presses and tested with Tecre 2.5" Square, ABM, VEVOR 63.5mm and JG Electronics. Bleed and layout are built in, so there is no manual alignment to get wrong.
Other magnet sizes to consider
- 50x50mm square fridge magnet template — the compact standard square.
- 90x65mm rectangular fridge magnet template — wide format for business cards and landscape photos.
- Browse all templates and sizes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a 63.5mm square fridge magnet?
It measures 63.5mm on each side, which is 2.5 x 2.5 inches — a large-format square with almost 60% more design area than a standard 50mm magnet.
Is the 63.5mm magnet template free to use?
Yes, you can design a 63.5mm square fridge magnet template for free with no credit card required. Paid plans add higher download limits and extra features.
How many 63.5mm magnets fit per sheet?
The maker auto-tiles to fit as many as possible, and larger formats like A3 and A3+ fit more per page, lowering your cost per magnet.
Will this template work with my magnet press?
Yes. It is tested with standard large square presses including Tecre 2.5" Square, ABM, VEVOR and JG Electronics.
What image quality do I need?
Use a high-resolution image at 300 DPI — the larger 2.5 inch canvas shows off detail, so quality matters.
