ID-ALL ID Card Software – Professional Design & Print for Windows & Mac

Why Choose ID-ALL Find Your Edition Compare All Features System Integration Get Started Today By CARDPRESSO ID-ALL: Turn Card Printing From Headache to Done Professional ID cards shouldn't require a computer science degree. Get cards printed in minutes, not days. 💻 Mac & Windows Native Runs on both platforms. Choose your computer, not your software. 🖨️ Works With Your Printer Evolis, Zebra, Fargo, Magicard — all major brands supported. 🗄️ One Database, All Locations Update employee info once, print badges anywhere. No duplicate data entry. 🔐 Full Encoding Support QR codes, magnetic stripes, RFID — all from one screen. 📸 Auto Photo Cleanup Crooked photos? Messy backgrounds? Software fixes them automatically. ⚡ Print in Under 10 Minutes Install, activate online, print your first card. No IT department required. Who Uses ID-ALL 🏢 Small Business Employee badges, visitor passes, membership cards. One-time purchase, no subscriptions. 🎓 Schools Student IDs, staff badges, event credentials. Batch print directly from enrollment data. 🏥 Healthcare Staff credentials, access control, RFID encoding. Integrates with Active Directory. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. Own it forever. Start Your Free Trial Today Every feature unlocked. Full Expert edition. Test your printer, connect your data, print sample cards. Decide if it works for you before committing. No credit card required, no sales calls unless you want them. Download ID-ALL Free Trial Pick What You Need Four editions. Start small, upgrade anytime. Your templates and data come with you. Free with Evolis Printers Starter Small teams Basic badges with photos and text. Magnetic stripe encoding. Internal database up to 50 records. Small offices • Clubs • Seasonal staff Most Popular Standard Growing organizations Batch printing. QR codes. Unlimited database. Connect Excel, CSV, or text files directly. Schools • Retail • Professional offices Advanced Security-focused Auto face cropping. Background removal. RFID encoding. Google Sheets integration. Universities • Hospitals • Secure facilities Expert IT-managed SQL Server, Oracle, Active Directory. Smart card encoding. MIFARE DESFire. Signature & fingerprint capture. Government • Corporations • Banking Upgrade anytime — no reinstall, no lost work. Compare all features → Works With What You Have Your computers. Your printers. No licensing headaches. 💻 Windows & Mac Native on both platforms. Windows 10/11 • macOS 13+ 🖨️ All Major Printers Evolis • Zebra • Fargo • Magicard + 20 more brands 🔑 No Subscription One-time purchase. Online activation. No dongles. Own it forever. Try Before You Buy Not sure which edition? Download the free trial — it runs as Expert edition so you can test every feature. Upgrade to any tier when you're ready. Download ID-ALL Free Trial Which Edition Do You Need? Find your fit in 30 seconds, then see the full details below. Starter Under 50 employees. Just need photo IDs. No spreadsheet connection needed. Lowest price. Standard POPULAR Have employee data in Excel. Need to print batches. Want barcodes or QR codes. Most buyers pick this. Advanced Need tap-to-enter door badges. Different badge designs per department. Connect to Google Sheets or MySQL. Expert IT manages badges via Active Directory. Oracle or SQL Server database. Government-grade encryption. Multiple locations. Full Feature Comparison Click any category to expand and see all features Feature Starter Standard Advanced Expert CARD DESIGN ▼ Card TemplatesPre-built designs ✓ CR80 only ✓ ✓ ✓ Start with a ready-made design instead of a blank screen. Saves hours on your first badge. Background LibraryTextures & patterns ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Pick from professional backgrounds — no graphic designer needed. Text, Images & GraphicsPhotos, logos, shapes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Add your logo, employee photos, text — everything you need to design a badge. Advanced Object PropertiesAlignment, borders ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Text auto-shrinks to fit. Elements snap into alignment. Professional results without fussing. Ribbon Layer ToolControl print zones ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tells the printer where NOT to print — so you don't cover up signature panels or smart chips. Digital Card CopyCreate digital versions ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Make a digital version for phones or email — not just a physical card. Image EditorRotate, flip, adjust ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fix sideways or dark photos right in the software — no Photoshop needed. Background RemovalRemove solid backgrounds ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Photo taken against a messy wall? Remove the background with one click. Face Detection & Auto-CropAuto-center faces ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Every photo gets cropped and centered the same way — automatically. Image From DiskImport from computer ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Use photos you already have — from your computer, network drive, or USB. Webcam Photo CaptureTake photos live ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Snap the photo and print the badge in one sitting — no file transfers. Multi-Layout DesignsDifferent badge styles — — ✓ ✓ Different badges for employees, contractors, visitors — all in one project file. PRINTING ▼ Double-Sided PrintingFront & back ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Print both sides without flipping cards by hand. Network Printer SupportEthernet connection ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Printer in another room? Connect over your network instead of USB. Overlay / UV Panel SupportSecurity printing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Add clear protective coating or hidden UV marks for security. Batch PrintingPrint many at once — ✓ ✓ ✓ Print 100 badges with one click instead of doing them one by one. Overlay / UV ManagementLayer customization — — ✓ ✓ Control exactly where security layers go — protect some areas, not others. Conditional PrintingRules-based designs — — ✓ ✓ Automatically print different badge designs based on job title, department, or access level. BARCODES & ENCODING ▼ 1D BarcodesStandard barcodes ✓ Code 39/128 ✓ All types ✓ All types ✓ All types Add scannable barcodes that work with your existing barcode readers. QR CodesSmartphone scannable — ✓ ✓ ✓ Anyone with a phone camera can scan it — links to websites, contact info, or any data. 2D BarcodesPDF417, Data Matrix — ✓ ✓ ✓ Store more data in a smaller space — same tech used on driver's licenses. Magnetic Stripe EncodingSwipe cards — ✓ ✓ ✓ Write data to the stripe on the back — for swipe-to-enter doors and time clocks. RFID/Contactless EncodingTap-to-enter — — ✓ ✓ Program tap-to-enter badges — wave the card, door opens. (Windows only) Contact Smart Card EncodingChip cards — — ✓ ✓ Program cards with the gold chip — for high-security access. (Windows only) Internal & External EncodersAny encoder hardware — — ✓ ✓ Works with encoders built into your printer OR standalone desktop encoders. (Windows only) MIFARE Classic & UltralightCommon smart chips — — ✓ ✓ Works with the most popular smart card chips used in access control. (Windows only) MIFARE DESFireMilitary-grade encryption — — — ✓ Plugin Government-grade security for high-security facilities. Requires plugin. (Windows only) DATABASE CONNECTIONS ▼ Built-in DatabaseStore records ✓ 50 records ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited Keep employee info right in ID-ALL. Starter fits small offices (50 people max). Browse & Find RecordsSearch database ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Type a name, find their record, print their badge. Simple search. Microsoft ExcelXLS, XLSX — ✓ ✓ ✓ Already have employee data in Excel? Print badges directly from it. CSV & Text FilesUniversal format — ✓ ✓ ✓ Export from any HR system — if it makes a CSV file, ID-ALL can read it. Google SheetsCloud spreadsheets — — ✓ ✓ HR keeps employee data in Google? Connect directly — updates sync automatically. MS Access & SQLiteDesktop databases — — ✓ ✓ Already using Access for employee records? Connect ID-ALL directly to it. MySQL DatabaseServer database — — ✓ ✓ IT manages a central MySQL database? ID-ALL reads from it live. ODBC (Oracle, SQL Server)Enterprise databases — — — ✓ Connect to Oracle, SQL Server, or any ODBC database your IT department runs. Active DirectoryWindows domain — — — ✓ Plugin IT adds a user to Active Directory → their badge info is ready to print. Requires plugin. SECURITY & BIOMETRICS ▼ Signature CaptureSign on pad — — ✓ ✓ Capture signatures with a signing pad — print them on badges for visual ID. Fingerprint CaptureBiometric enrollment — — ✓ ✓ Enroll fingerprints for high-security ID verification. Custom ScriptsAutomation — — — ✓ Write scripts to automate repetitive tasks or connect to other systems. INSTALLATION & LICENSING ▼ Online ActivationInstant license ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Enter your code, activate online, start printing. No dongles or waiting for mail. Built-in HelpDocumentation ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Get answers inside the software — no searching online. 30 LanguagesInterface translation ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Your team works in their own language — Spanish, French, Chinese, and 27 more. Multi-Device LicensesMultiple computers — — — ✓ Plugin Install on 5+ workstations. Other editions are single-computer only. Requires plugin. Still Not Sure? Call us. We'll ask what you need and tell you exactly which edition — no upselling. If Starter does the job, we'll say so. 📞 1-888-559-1940 Download Free Trial Connects to What You Already Use Your data stays where it is. ID-ALL reads it directly. 📊 Database Connections by Edition Data Source Starter Standard Advanced Expert Internal Database (Built-in) ✓ 50 records max ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited ✓ Unlimited Microsoft Excel Files ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ CSV / Text Files ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ Google Sheets (Cloud) ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ Microsoft Access ✗ ✗ ✓ Windows only ✓ Windows only MySQL / PostgreSQL ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ SQL Server / Oracle (ODBC) ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ Active Directory / LDAP ✗ ✗ ✗ ✓ Plugin, Windows only Encoding Options 📱 QR & Barcodes All editions 💳 Magnetic Stripe Standard+ 📶 RFID / NFC Advanced+ 🛡️ Smart Cards Expert 🔒 MIFARE DESFire Expert + Plugin Photo Processing (Advanced+) ✂️ Auto Face Cropping Detects faces, centers, crops to standard size. 🎨 Background Removal Replace messy backgrounds with solid colors. Expand with Plugins 🖥️ Multi-Device Run on multiple workstations 🏢 Active Directory Sync with corporate directory 🔐 MIFARE DESFire High-security encoding 💳 Smart Card Contact chip encoding View full feature comparison → Test Your Database Connection Download the free trial and connect your actual data source. Excel, Google Sheets, SQL Server — verify it works with your setup. Download ID-ALL Free Trial Get Started in Minutes 1 Download the Free Trial Try ID-ALL before you buy. Full Expert edition features, no credit card needed. The only limitation is a watermark on printed cards until you activate. Download Free Trial 2 Purchase Your License Once you've tested the software, select your edition above and add to cart. You'll receive your activation code via email within minutes. Enter the code, and the watermark disappears. That's it. 3 Need a Complete ID System? We carry everything you need to print professional ID cards in-house. Printers from Evolis, HID Fargo, Magicard, Entrust, and more. PVC cards, ribbons, lanyards, badge reels, holders. One order, one shipment, one company to call if you need help. What Happens After You Download 1 Install 5 minutes. No complex config. 2 Demo Mode All features work. Watermark only. 3 Connect Printer USB or network. Auto-detected. 4 Import Data Excel, CSV, or built-in database. 5 Design Card Templates or from scratch. 6 Test Print Verify before you buy. 7 Activate Enter code. Watermark gone. Done. Download to first printed card: ~15 minutes Why Buy From Specialist ID? 🏆 7x Inc. 5000 Winner One of America's fastest-growing companies since 2015. We're doing something right. ⭐ 140,000+ Reviews Real customers, real feedback. We've earned our reputation one order at a time. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Owned Since 2001 Not a faceless corporation. Miami-based, still run by the founders. ⚡ Instant Delivery Activation code emailed within minutes. Start printing today, not next week. Upgrading from cardPresso? Your existing files open directly in ID-ALL. Templates, databases, everything migrates. Call: 1-888-559-1940 Email: sales@specialistid.com Questions? We're Here. Not sure which edition you need? Call us. We'll help you pick the right one without overselling. Phone: 1-888-559-1940 Email: sales@specialistid.com