What file formats can I upload for ID badge printing?

QuickIDCard accepts PNG, JPG, and PDF artwork files for own-artwork print orders.

What size should ID badge artwork be?

CR80 credit card size: 3.375" wide × 2.125" tall at 300 DPI (1020 × 640 pixels). Corner radius 0.09" is applied during production — do not round corners in your file.

Should I include a slot punch in my artwork?

No. Do not draw a slot hole in your design — it is often in the wrong place. Remove it from the file and use Check artwork fit with Show slot punch on the order page to see the correct location. We punch the slot during production. Slot punch is not available on horizontal NFC badges because the hole would damage the antenna.

Do I pay before artwork is reviewed?

For own-artwork print orders, QuickIDCard reviews files first. You pay after the team approves your artwork for production.

Can I upload multiple badge designs in one order?

Yes. Upload individual files or a ZIP archive with multiple designs. Live pricing updates as you build the order.

What badge options are available for artwork orders?

Thickness (30 mil or 50 mil), slot punch, clear or hologram overlays, two-sided printing, and RFID/NFC options.

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Q: How large should a QR code be on an ID badge?

QR codes and barcodes should cover at least 25% of the badge, or they may not scan after printing. Keep names, logos, and barcodes away from the edges and the slot area. Size is relative to the badge, not the screen, for both horizontal and vertical badges.

If you already have print-ready badge designs, upload them directly for professional PVC card printing. QuickIDCard reviews files before you pay.

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Artwork specifications

Dimensions: 3.375" × 2.125" (CR80) at 300 DPI (1020×640 pixels). Do not round the corners — we do that in production. See our FAQ for full details.

QR codes and barcodes: They should cover at least 25% of the badge, or they may not scan after printing.

Safe area: Keep names, logos, and barcodes away from the edges and the slot area.

Slot punch: Do not include a slot hole in your artwork — it is often in the wrong place. Remove it from your design, then use the artwork fit preview on the order page to see the correct location. We punch the slot during production.

Accepted formats: PNG, JPG, or PDF · For many files, upload one ZIP or other archive (RAR, 7Z, TAR).

QR codes, barcodes, and slot punch

QR codes and barcodes should cover at least 25% of the badge, or they may not scan after printing. Size is relative to the badge itself, not the screen. The same 25% rule applies to horizontal and vertical badges.
Keep names, logos, and barcodes away from the edges and the slot area.
Do not draw a slot hole in the file. It is often in the wrong place. Remove it, then on the order page use Check artwork fit and turn on Show slot punch to see where we punch the hole. We punch the slot during production if you select the slot punch option.
Slot punch is not available on horizontal NFC badges because the hole would damage the antenna. Choose a vertical orientation if you need both NFC and a slot punch.

Order workflow

Upload artwork files (individual or ZIP)
Select badge options: thickness, slot punch, overlays, two-sided, RFID. Slot punch is not available on horizontal NFC badges.
Enter quantity — volume discounts apply automatically
Submit for review — team verifies print readiness
Pay after approval — badges print the next business day

Related resources

Online badge creator guide — if you need to design instead of upload
Batch processing guide — for 25+ personalized badges from one template
FAQ — badge dimensions