ID Card Design Application

CARDPRESSO ID Software

CardPresso ID Card Design Software empowers organizations to design, print, and encode identity cards easily and reliably. With over 30 years of experience in the ID card market, CardPresso has matured into a trusted platform combining usability, security, and flexibility.

  • User-Friendly
  • Various Database Support
  • Scalable Editions

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Available in 30 languages, is the ultimate tool for your professional ID card production in a user-friendly way. Designed to have the best performance with large databases with and without photos.CardPresso facilitates all type of tasks related to card production such as the design, print and encode of ID cards.

Cardpresso XXS

Cardpresso XXS Edition

BASIC DESIGN AND PRINT cardPresso's XXS edition is the entry-level edition that provides you the basic design and printing tools to print ID Cards.

Create and print cards that look good!

Cardpresso XS Edition

Cardpresso XS Edition

SIMPLE DATABASE USAGE cardPresso’s XS edition is specifically tailored to meet the needs of small businesses with key features that save you time and make printing ID cards a snap!

Small Companies, occasional card printing.

Making ID card printing a snap for your business!

Cardpresso XM Edition

Cardpresso XM Edition

ENROLLMENT ORIENTED cardPresso’s XM edition is full of time saving features specifically tailored to meet the needs of medium sized companies and schools that regularly print photo ID cards.

Medium companies, local schools, photos usage, regular printing.

Making ID card printing efficient!

Cardpresso XL Edition

Cardpresso XL Edition

SECURITY, AUTOMATED PROCESSES cardPresso XL edition is the best choice for companies
focused on security and efficiency with top of the line features like multi-layout support, user permission management and encoding.

Large companies, universities, hospitals, security requirements, activities monitoring, mass production.

Bringing id card security to your business!

Cardpresso XXL Edition

Cardpresso XXL Edition

HIGH SECURITY, MULTI-SITE cardPresso XXL is the best choice for companies with high security level encoding, multi-site working stations and remote printing needs.

Corporate, High Security, Government, Banking solutions and networking.

High level features for your business!

The Ultimate tool for your ID Card Production

CardPresso ID Card Design Software empowers organizations to design, print, and encode identity cards easily and reliably. With over 30 years of experience in the ID card market, CardPresso has matured into a trusted platform combining usability, security, and flexibility.

At its core, CardPresso lets you design card layouts using text, images, logos, backgrounds, and effects. You can integrate barcodes and QR codes for tracking, as well as magnetic stripe encoding for access control or membership systems. In its more advanced editions, CardPresso supports RFID/NFC and smart card encoding, enabling higher security use cases.

The software is offered in tiered editions XXS, XS, XM, XL, and XXL making it adaptable for small offices up to enterprise environments. As you scale, you can upgrade your edition without needing to switch systems. Many customers use it across sectors like education (student ID), corporate (employee badges), healthcare (staff credentials), government (secure passes), and event management (visitor badges).

CardPresso is also known for its strong technical support. The company provides free support via tutorials, phone, email, and Skype. They emphasize reliability, continuous development, and ease of use, so even non-technical users can get started quickly.

Because it supports common printer brands and offers robust database connectivity (Excel, CSV, Access, ODBC/SQL in higher editions), CardPresso integrates well into existing IT workflows. Its upgrade path and modular licensing mean you don’t overpay for features you don't need yet.

CardPresso Installation, Support, and Services in UAE

Professional installation plays a key role in maximizing CardPresso’s capabilities. Local services in Dubai from ID Vision include software configuration, printer integration, encoder setup, and staff training. Ongoing technical support ensures uninterrupted card issuance and fast resolution of any system issues.

Request for a detailed quote from our Dubai based office on the number of users, card technologies required, and integration with existing access control or time attendance systems. As an authorized supplier in Dubai and the UAE, ID Vision clients benefit from expert consultation, proper installation, and tailored services that ensure the software aligns perfectly with operational needs.

Security ID Cards

Trusted ID Card Software Backed by Global Compliance and Best Practices

The demand for secure ID card software is rising as organizations prioritize data protection, compliance, and operational efficiency. CardPresso aligns with global card issuance standards by supporting ISO smart card technologies and industry-recognized encoding protocols.

Guidance from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) highlights the importance of compliant card personalization systems in regulated environments

Documentation

Here you will find all the released documentation, which will help you with the configuration and use of cardPresso.

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Quick Start Guide

With this quick start guide, you can quickly and correctly configure your software.

Datasheet

The cardPresso datasheet summarizes the features by edition and the minimum system requirements to run the cardPresso software.

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Licensing Brochure

This brochure describes how you can license cardPresso software with activation code.

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cardPresso manual

The cardPresso full manual provides all information on how to use the software effectively and efficiently.

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Frequently asked Questions - FAQs

Quick answers to questions about CARDPRESSO ID Card Software you may have. Can't find what you're looking for? Feel free to get in touch .

CardPresso is an ID card design software used to create, edit, encode, and print professional ID cards and badges.
CardPresso runs on both Windows and macOS, making it flexible for different business environments.
Yes, CardPresso supports most leading ID card printers including HID Fargo, Evolis, Zebra, and Datacard.
Yes, advanced editions of CardPresso allow integration with MS Access, SQL, Excel, and other databases.
Yes, CardPresso offers multiple editions (XXS, XS, XM, XL, XXL) with scalable features based on business needs.
Higher editions of CardPresso support magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart card encoding.
You can get genuine CardPresso software from ID Vision, an authorized supplier in the UAE.
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