SMART iDesigner Badging Software
Card Printing Made Simple
Design Professional ID Badges with Ease
Create professional ID badges effortlessly with SMART IDesigner Software, included free with all SMART ID card printers. Easily add images, text, and barcodes while managing cardholder databases and encoding data for enhanced security.
Get started quickly using intuitive wizards and templates, or explore advanced features to produce high-security, long-lasting credentials.
Design. Encode. Manage. Print.
A Complete Solution for Smart, Secure Card Issuance
SMART IDesigner makes it easy to create high-quality ID cards, badges, and credentials with seamless integration to the SMART Series printers. Complete with built-in templates, intuitive design tools, and database support, it’s the perfect software companion for any organization.
Key Features and Benefits
- Design & Print Made Simple: Create professional ID cards with images, text, graphics, and sequential numbering.
- Advanced Barcode & QR Printing: Generate 1D, 2D, and QR codes (Code 39, 128, EAN, & more) for secure, scannable credentials.
- Auto Portrait & Photo Capture: Automatically detect, crop, and enhance ID photos with live camera support.
- Built-In Templates & Plug-In Support: Start fast with ready-to-use card layouts and connect external devices like cameras & scanners.
- Smart Data & Database Management: Import, manage, and print records (up to 1,000 records) directly from your data sources.
- Comprehensive Encoding & Multi-Language Support: Encode magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart cards.
Why Choose SMART IDesigner?
SMART IDesigner offers an all-in-one solution for designing, encoding, and printing professional ID cards. With user-friendly tools, live photo capture, and flexible data integration, it simplifies every step of card issuance—from design to delivery.
IDP EasyCapture™ is a powerful, web-based photo capture solution that streamlines ID badge photo collection for organizations of any size. Whether you’re managing a large-scale rebadging project, onboarding new employees, or maintaining security compliance, EasyCapture makes the process faster, simpler, and more consistent.
Create a project, share a secure link with your team, and start collecting standardized photos in minutes — ready for seamless import into SMART IDesigner software.
Simplify Your ID Card Design Process
Ready to get started with SMART IDesigner or have questions about setup and features? Our team is here to help.
Fill out the form below, and an IDP team member will reach out to walk you through the software, answer your questions, and help you get started creating professional, secure ID cards with ease.
Get started today—design smarter with SMART IDesigner!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SMART iDesigner Software come with every IDP printer?
Yes! SMART IDesigner software is included at no additional cost with every SMART Series printer. You’ll have everything you need to design, encode, and print professional ID cards right out of the box—no extra software purchase required.
Can SMART IDesigner handle advanced encoding and database integration?
Yes. SMART IDesigner supports magnetic stripe, contact, and contactless smart card encoding, and it easily connects to databases like Excel, CSV, and Access for seamless data import and batch printing.
How do I download SMART IDesigner?
You can download SMART IDesigner directly from the Download button at the top of the page (or click here), as well as on our Support page → Downloads page. Simply select your printer model, choose your operating system, and click the download link for SMART IDesigner. Installation only takes a few minutes, and our technical support team is available if you need assistance.
You can find additional information in the User Manual.
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