1.25 Inch Button Template
The smallest standard pin-back button. Perfect for collecting, trading, and subtle branding.
Download the free printable 1.25" circle button template (PDF)
A blank letter-size sheet you can print right now. Every button is drawn at the correct size with the full 0.1895" bleed already added, so what you cut out wraps the shell without exposing the metal rim.
Free to print and share. Prefer to add your own artwork? Design it online instead.
Not sure which size you are holding? Print the free US button size chart (PDF): every size we support at actual size, with a ruler on the page that catches a printer set to Fit to page.
Template Specifications
Everything you need to know about the 1.25" circle button
*approximate size
What People Make with 1.25" Buttons
Small but mighty
Collectible Pins
Trading pins, enamel-style collectibles, and character sets. The small size makes them perfect for swapping and displaying on cork boards.
Brand Giveaways
Cheap to produce in bulk, easy to hand out at conferences, tradeshows, and brand events.
Backpack Flair
Low-profile enough to layer multiple on a backpack, jacket, or lanyard without looking bulky.
Daily Wear
Subtle pins that fit a work outfit or casual wear. Common for cafes, bookstores, and small businesses.
Make 1.25" Buttons in 3 Steps
Upload Your Image
Drop in your design, logo, or artwork. Or use our AI tools to generate something from scratch. The 1.25" template is already selected for you.
Position and Preview
Drag, zoom, and rotate your image on the canvas. The bleed ring shows you exactly what will print and what wraps around the edge. Keep your details toward the center on this small size.
Download and Print
Export a print-ready PDF with cut guides. Our Fill Page feature packs 20 buttons onto a single letter-size sheet at the default margins, and more if you tighten them, so you get more per print.
Start free. No credit card required.
Works With Your Equipment
ButtonMaker PDFs are built for real button presses
The 1.25 inch template generates print-ready PDFs that work with any standard 1.25 inch button press. The PDF includes precise cut guides and bleed marks for clean results every time.
- Button Presses to assemble your finished buttons
- Button Parts (shells, pin-backs, mylar) for 1.25 inch buttons
- Circle Cutters to trim your printed designs
- Paper and Printing Guide for the best results
Frequently Asked Questions
ButtonMaker uses the published tooling size for your press rather than a percentage. A 1.25 inch circle button takes 0.1895 inches of bleed on each side, for a cut size of 1.629 inches. These are punch diameters, not a formula, which is why they do not scale evenly: a 1.25 inch button needs more bleed than a 1.5 inch. The values match Tecre, American Button Machines, People Power Press, Neil and USA Buttons, and the tool shows the bleed zone in real time as you position your image.
At the default half-inch margins you fit 20 buttons on a standard 8.5 x 11 inch letter page, and 45 on tabloid (11 x 17). Narrower margins fit more. Because 1.25" is the smallest standard size, you get the most buttons per sheet. ButtonMaker handles the layout automatically.
1.25 inch buttons are the smallest standard pin-back size. They are popular for collectible pin sets, trading series, backpack and lanyard flair, subtle brand giveaways, and party favors. Their compact size lets people wear several at once without looking bulky.
Yes. ButtonMaker generates standard print-ready PDFs that work with any 1.25 inch button press. The template includes proper bleed and cut guides so your prints line up with your equipment.
Yes. The free Tinker plan lets you create up to 5 buttons per month with PDF download, and you get all standard sizes including 1.25 inch. For unlimited buttons and AI image tools, the Maker plan is $4.99 per month.
Ready to make some 1.25" buttons?
Pick the template, upload your design, and download your PDF. That is it.
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