EVOLIS Cardpresso XS->XL

For organizations that need to move beyond basic badge printing, the Evolis Cardpresso XS to XL upgrade unlocks the full potential of professional ID card production. This software takes you from a simplified starter edition to the most advanced version in the Cardpresso family, enabling sophisticated design, database integration, and automation that typical card software simply cannot match.

Highlights

• Upgrade from XS to XL edition, adding advanced features like network licensing, scripting, and face recognition
• Full database connectivity: internal database, MS Access, Excel, CSV, ODBC (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Comprehensive encoding support for magnetic stripe, contact smart cards, and contactless smart cards (RFID/NFC)
• Extensive barcode generation: 1D (Code 39, 128, EAN, UPC) and 2D (QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417)
• Live photo capture via TWAIN, WIA, DirectShow, or webcam
• Multi-language user interface for global teams

In daily use

The XL edition transforms card design into a streamlined, data-driven process. Connect to your existing employee or student database to automatically populate card fields, eliminating manual data entry and errors. Create complex layouts with dynamic text, images, shapes, and layered elements. Batch print hundreds of cards with consistent quality, and manage multiple printers across your network. Advanced security features like user management, password protection, and audit trails ensure that only authorized personnel can access and modify card designs. For high-security environments, the XL edition supports live signature capture and face recognition, adding an extra layer of identity verification.

Full specifications

• Software type: ID card design and printing software
• Edition: Upgrade from XS to XL
• Operating system compatibility: Windows 7/8/10/11 (32/64-bit), macOS 10.10+
• Minimum CPU: Intel Pentium 2GHz or equivalent
• Minimum RAM: 1 GB (2 GB recommended)
• Minimum storage: 500 MB free disk space
• Database connectivity: Internal database, MS Access, MS Excel, CSV, ODBC (SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Encoding support: Magnetic stripe, contact smart card, contactless smart card (RFID/NFC)
• Barcode support: 1D (Code 39, 128, EAN, UPC), 2D (QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417)
• Image acquisition: TWAIN, WIA, DirectShow (webcam), live photo capture
• User interface languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese
• Network capabilities: Network licenses, shared database access, network printing
• Security features: User management, password protection, audit trail, data encryption
• Printer compatibility: Evolis card printers (native), other brands via Windows/macOS drivers
• Licensing model: Software key activation (USB dongle for XL edition)
• Card design elements: Text, images, shapes, lines, barcodes, QR codes, dynamic fields, layers
• Printing modes: Single-sided, dual-sided, batch printing, print spooler management
• Signature capture: Live signature capture support
• Face recognition: Advanced features for face recognition
• Scripting & automation: Advanced scripting and automation for custom workflows

Final note

This upgrade is ideal for organizations that have outgrown basic card software and need enterprise-level features without switching to a completely new platform. It ensures a smooth transition from simple card creation to a fully integrated, secure, and automated ID card solution.