Pathfinder 2e Printable Item Cards
Follow this step by step guide which will enable you to make templates for table-ready Pathfinder 2e printable item cards in minutes. This guide walks you through setting up a 9 card print and play template using Photopea (or Photoshop), so you can download our print-ready item cards and drop them directly into the template and export a crisp PNG, ready to be printed at home.
What you’ll need
- Photopea (free, browser-based software)
- Our Free Photopea Print & Play Template (found in this guide)
Why this workflow?
Smart objects let you swap artwork quickly without nudging layers. The template keeps consistent margins, bleed, and poker-sized trim so every sheet looks professional.
Make Pathfinder 2e Printable Item Cards (Step-by-Step)
Open Photopea
Navigate to photopea.com in your browser.
Open from Computer
Choose File → Open From Computer.
Load the PF2e card template
Open the file named Physical Card Print Template – Photopea (store it in your Drive/Dropbox for easy access).
Expand the “Card Back (Multi Sheet)” group
In the Layers panel, expand this folder to access the nine smart-object layers.
Select the top-left card layer
Right-click the layer labeled Biting Snare (this represents the top-left card placeholder).
Open the Smart Object
From the context menu, choose Smart Object to edit the nested content.
Replace Contents…
Select Replace Contents…, then download our Print Ready PF2e item cards (available to Hero+ tiers on Patreon) and drop them directly into the template. These files include a bleed border for clean trimming.
Repeat for all nine spots, then export
Update each remaining smart object. When all nine are placed, go to File → Export As → PNG and set Quality = 100%. Save with a meaningful name.
Print your cards
Ready to turn your exported sheet into real cards? Follow our dedicated printing guide for paper choice, duplex settings, lamination, trimming, and finishing.
Pro Tips: Backs, Bleed & Template Hygiene
- Also works for backs & condition cards: The same template can be used for card backs and PF2e condition cards.
- Manual duplex (clearer): If your printer doesn’t auto-duplex and you’re printing backs, mirror the back layout so each back sits directly behind its matching front. Run a quick plain-paper test and mark your paper feed orientation before the final prints.
- Keep a clean master: Replacing a smart object updates duplicates. Keep an untouched master copy so each new page starts pristine.
- Trim guides (thin recommended): The template includes thin and thick bleed lines. Thin is the recommended bleed for easier cutting; thick is an alternative if you want a tighter, true poker-size finish.
PF2e Printable Item Cards — FAQ
Do I need the physical version of the card art?
Yes. Use the physical version with a bleed border so trimming leaves clean edges.
How do I align card backs when printing double-sided?
Auto-duplex: use long-edge flip and run a test. For manual flips, mirror the back positions to match the fronts exactly, mark your paper feed, and test on plain paper first.
Can I adapt this for US Letter?
Absolutely. Copy the layout to an 8.5×11 in canvas with the same bleed and margins. Keep scale at 100% and verify nothing is clipped by the printable area.