ID card software is where you design your cards, store cardholder details and send cards to the printer. The right edition saves hours at every print run. The wrong one leaves you working around missing features. This guide compares the three ranges we supply.

What ID card software does

  • Design: templates for staff, student, visitor and membership cards.
  • Data: names, photos and numbers stored in a database or pulled from an existing one.
  • Photo capture: take a photo straight from a webcam, then crop it automatically.
  • Encoding: write magnetic stripes or smart card chips, such as MIFARE, at the same time as printing.
  • Barcodes and QR codes: add variable codes for each cardholder.

EasyBadge

EasyBadge is designed to be simple, with a badge design wizard and mobile app support. It comes in three editions:

You can upgrade from Lite to Professional as you grow.

CardPresso

CardPresso runs on both Windows and Mac. The editions step up from XXS and XS for simple card design to XM, XL and XXL, which add database connections, encoding and network use. Mac users can browse our Mac compatible ID card software.

CardExchange

CardExchange suits organisations that issue cards in volume or across several sites. Editions run from Premium and Professional up to Business and Enterprise. The higher editions add features such as live database links, multiple users and encoding.

Which software should you choose?

You need Look at
A simple design and print tool EasyBadge Lite or CardPresso XXS / XS
Mac support CardPresso
A link to an HR or student database CardPresso XL / XXL or CardExchange Business
Smart card or magstripe encoding EasyBadge Enterprise, CardPresso XXL or CardExchange Enterprise
Several users or sites CardExchange Business or Enterprise

Frequently asked questions

Does ID card software come with my printer? Some printers include a basic design tool. Dedicated software adds databases, photo capture and encoding.

Can I start small and upgrade later? Yes. EasyBadge, CardPresso and CardExchange all offer upgrades from one edition to the next, keeping your existing designs.

Is there ID card software for Mac? Yes. CardPresso runs on Mac as well as Windows.

Browse all ID card software or ask us which edition suits you.