2.25 Inch Button Template
The most popular pin-back button size. Design yours online and download a print-ready PDF in minutes.
Download the free printable 2.25" 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 0.1875" 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 2.25" circle button
*approximate size
What People Make with 2.25" Buttons
The go-to size for just about everything
Campaign Buttons
Elections, student council, advocacy groups, and causes that need a bold, readable message.
Band & Artist Merch
Cheap to produce, easy to sell at shows, and collectors love pinning them on jackets and bags.
Craft Fair Products
Small-business branding and handmade merchandise that fits any craft fair booth or Etsy shop.
School Spirit
Clubs, sports teams, fundraisers, and homecoming. Mass-produce team colors in an afternoon.
Make 2.25" Buttons in 3 Steps
Upload Your Image
Drop in your design, logo, or photo. Or use our AI tools to generate something from scratch. The 2.25" 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. No guessing.
Download and Print
Export a print-ready PDF with cut guides. Our Fill Page feature packs 6 buttons onto a single letter-size sheet at the default margins, and more if you tighten them, so you waste less paper.
Start free. No credit card required.
Works With Your Equipment
ButtonMaker PDFs are built for real button presses
The 2.25 inch template generates print-ready PDFs that work with any standard 2.25 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 2.25 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 2.25 inch circle button takes 0.1875 inches of bleed on each side, for a cut size of 2.625 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.
On a standard 8.5 x 11 inch letter page you fit 6 buttons at the default half-inch margins (2 columns by 3 rows). The cut size is what governs it: a 2.25 inch button is cut at 2.625 inches once the wrap allowance is added. Narrower margins fit more, and 15 on tabloid (11 x 17). ButtonMaker calculates the exact count from your settings and handles the layout automatically.
It is the most popular pin-back button size in the industry. People use 2.25" buttons for campaign buttons, band merch, craft fair products, event giveaways, school fundraisers, and everyday branding. It is big enough to see your design clearly and small enough to wear comfortably on a jacket or bag.
Yes. ButtonMaker generates standard print-ready PDFs that work with any 2.25 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 7 standard sizes including 2.25 inch. For unlimited buttons and AI image tools, the Maker plan is $4.99 per month.
Ready to make some 2.25" buttons?
Pick the template, upload your design, and download your PDF. That is it.
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