# Online badge creator guide

> Markdown version of [Online badge creator guide](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/online-badge-creator). Site index: [llms.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms.txt). Full reference: [llms-full.txt](https://www.quickidcard.com/llms-full.txt).
> Last updated: 2026-09-20


How QuickIDCard's online badge creator works: pick a template, add photos and logos, use barcodes and QR codes, save designs, and order PVC ID badges. No software download. No minimum order. Next business day processing on most paid orders.

## Three ways to start

1. **Pick a template** — 200+ premade layouts by category at [template gallery](https://www.quickidcard.com/custom-ID-card-templates.md).
2. **Design from scratch** — blank horizontal or vertical template.
3. **Upload your own artwork** — [own artwork guide](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/own-artwork-printing.md).

## What you can customize

- Employee or visitor photo (JPG or PNG)
- Names, titles, departments, ID numbers, dates
- Company logo and brand colors
- QR codes and barcodes
- Horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation

## FAQ

**Do I need to download software?** No. The creator runs in the browser (HTML5). Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

**Can I design without an account?** Yes. Guest checkout is available. An account saves templates for reorders.

**How many templates?** 200+ premade plus blank layouts.

**QR codes and barcodes?** Yes. NFC and RFID are add-ons at checkout.

**How do I reorder?** Log in to My Account, open the saved template, update photo or name if needed, add to cart.

## Small orders (under 25)

Design each badge in the creator. Use Save As to duplicate a template for multiple people. For 25+ on the same template, use [batch processing](https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/batch-processing.md).

HTML page: https://www.quickidcard.com/guides/online-badge-creator