Magicard
Magicard offers TrustID, an intuitive ID card design and issuance software that simplifies the creation of professional, secure ID badges. Its drag-and-drop interface allows users to design unique cards in seven straightforward steps, eliminating the need for extensive design or database expertise. TrustID is scalable, making it suitable for small businesses as well as large projects like critical infrastructure. It supports various database integrations, from simple CSV and text files to enterprise-level databases such as MySQL, Oracle, and ODBC. The software accommodates multiple devices for photo capture, including webcams, scanners, and digital cameras, and offers features like signature capture and face recognition in its Pro editions. All editions support magnetic stripe encoding, with advanced smart card encoding available in Pro editions. TrustID's centralized data and license management enable storage of card layouts, database connections, and printer settings in one location.
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HID Asure ID
HID Global's Asure ID is a comprehensive suite of next-generation card printing software designed to cater to both simple and complex ID card issuance needs. It offers a range of options, including Asure ID Solo, Express, Enterprise, and Exchange, each tailored to specific organizational requirements. The software features an intuitive user interface reminiscent of the Microsoft Ribbon, facilitating easy design and management of photo IDs with minimal training. Asure ID supports seamless integration with various databases through its Live Link plug-in, enabling real-time data exchange with platforms like Microsoft Access and SQL Server. Advanced functionalities include batch printing, conditional design and print rules, password protection, and support for magnetic stripe encoding and barcodes. The software is optimized for use with HID's FARGO ID card printers but maintains compatibility with other popular card printers in the market.
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cardPresso
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cardPresso is a comprehensive ID card production software designed to facilitate tasks such as design, printing, and encoding of identification cards. It caters to a wide range of organizations and user needs, offering both basic and advanced features compatible with Windows and macOS. The software is available in five scalable editions, XXS, XS, XM, XL, and XXL, each tailored to different levels of complexity and functionality. Key features include support for various database connections (such as MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, and Oracle), native support for file formats like XLS, XLSX, CSV, and TXT, and capabilities for magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless chip encoding. The intuitive interface simplifies card production, and continuous development ensures the software remains up-to-date with the latest card technologies. Additionally, cardPresso provides free technical support, including technotes, video tutorials, and assistance via phone, Skype, and email.
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CleanLytics ID Badge Designer
CleanLytics ID Badge Designer is desktop software for designing and managing staff, contractor and visitor ID cards. Create single- or double-sided badges with photos, barcodes and QR codes; manage cardholders in its built-in database, import CSV files, or connect to SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite or ODBC databases and save changes back. Capture webcam photos with automatic background removal. Print through Windows or macOS drivers for card printers including Magicard, Zebra, Evolis and HID Fargo, and encode magnetic-stripe or contactless (NFC/RFID) cards with a PC/SC reader. Send people and card details to Paxton Net2, Gallagher, Brivo, Verkada or Avigilon Alta; API access may need to be enabled by the supplier. Manage expiry dates, renewals, reports, user roles and audit logs. Multiple PCs can share one data folder. The software runs on Windows 10/11 and Apple-silicon Macs, with a full-featured 14-day trial.
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