> Canonical source: [https://citaflow.com/en/tools/gift-certificate-maker/](https://citaflow.com/en/tools/gift-certificate-maker/) 100% Free · No signup # Free Gift Certificate Template Maker Design a printable gift certificate for your business in a minute: pick a style, write the message (or let AI suggest one) and print several per sheet with crop marks. ## How to get the most out of gift certificates A gift certificate is a sale made in advance and, often, a new customer who arrives recommended by whoever bought it. It works for any business that runs on appointments: hair salons and barbershops, beauty studios, auto repair shops, fitness studios, tutors or photographers. - **Gift something specific.** “A cut and blow-dry” or “a full vehicle check” is easier to picture than a bare amount, and the recipient knows what to book. - **Always say how to book.** Phone, website or booking link: if redeeming it is a hassle, the certificate ends up in a drawer. - **Number and log them.** One code per certificate and a simple list with the sale date and redemption date prevent mix-ups and repeat use. - **Print on card stock.** Thick, matte paper feels like a present; cut along the marks with a craft knife and ruler for clean edges. - **Keep a few ready.** Before busy gifting seasons, leave a printed stack at the front desk and fill in the “To” line by hand at the moment of sale. ## Amount or service? With an amount, the recipient chooses and can combine services; with a named service, the gift is fixed and easier to imagine. If you offer both, use the same design and change only that line so your counter looks consistent. ### When they redeem it, let them book on their own Put your CitaFlow booking page on the certificate: the recipient picks a day and time online, at any hour, and gets an automatic reminder before the appointment. [Try CitaFlow free](https://citaflow.com/en/tools/gift-certificate-maker/#signup-info) 7 days free · No credit card required ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I make a gift certificate for my business? ▼ Pick a design, type your business name, what you are gifting (a service or an amount), who it is for and when it expires. The preview updates as you type. Then download it as a PNG or click “Print / Save PDF” to get a sheet ready to cut. ### Is it free? Is there a watermark? ▼ It is free, with no signup and no watermark: the certificate only shows your details. We do not store what you type either; the draft stays in your browser and your logo never leaves your device. ### What size is the gift certificate? ▼ There are two formats. The certificate, in a 2:1 ratio, prints at 170 × 85 mm with three per sheet, or at 190 × 95 mm if you choose one large per sheet. The business-card format is 3.5 × 2 in on Letter paper or 85 × 55 mm on A4, ten per sheet. Every sheet has crop marks; print at 100% scale so they line up. ### Can I print numbered gift certificates? ▼ Yes. Turn on “Several numbered certificates”, choose how many you need and each copy gets a consecutive code starting from yours (for example GC-2026-0042, GC-2026-0043…). Keep a simple list of who bought each code and tick it off when it is redeemed, so no certificate is used twice. ### What terms should a gift certificate include? ▼ The essentials: an expiry date, that a booking is required and that it cannot be exchanged for cash. If it matters to you, add whether it can be transferred to someone else and what happens if the holder misses the appointment. Keep it short: space on the card is limited. ### How does the AI message writer work? ▼ Choose the occasion and tone, and the AI suggests several short messages, using the names and the gift if you have already filled them in. One click puts the one you like on the certificate, and you can still edit it. Always read the text before printing. ### Is there a Word version of this gift certificate template? ▼ You do not need one: you edit it here and it comes out ready to print. If you prefer to work in Word, download the PNG and insert it into your document; it keeps its quality when printed at its size. ## More Free Tools Explore our other free tools designed to help you manage your business better. ### Google Review QR Code Generator Create a QR code that opens your Google review form, with print-ready templates ### Business Name Generator AI business name ideas by industry and style ### Appointment Reminder Templates Reminder templates for text, WhatsApp and email, ready to copy ### Cancellation Policy Template Create a professional cancellation and no-show policy for your business ### Credit Card Authorization Form Printable card-on-file form for deposits and no-show fees ### Employee Schedule Maker Plan your team's weekly shifts and export them to PDF or Excel