cardPresso XXS is the entry-level tier of the cardPresso card design software suite — the kind of tool that gets out of your way and lets you produce professional-looking plastic cards without a steep learning curve. Compatible with both macOS and Windows, it runs comfortably in most office environments and pairs directly with Evolis card printers.
The XXS edition covers the essentials: a user-friendly card design interface with graphic personalisation tools, an internal database with photo connection and unlimited record capacity, plus support for 1D barcodes and magnetic encoding. Image acquisition is handled via WIA/TWAIN and DirectShow, so connecting a camera or scanner is straightforward. It's a practical starting point for organisations issuing staff ID cards, membership cards, or access credentials without needing the complexity of higher-tier editions.
Supplied as a USB dongle (CP1000), the licence is tied to the device rather than a machine — making it easy to move between workstations. Full feature comparison across cardPresso upgrade levels is available in the datasheet under the Media tab.
If you need to produce staff photo ID, print membership cards, or issue visitor passes that actually look considered rather than cobbled together, cardPresso XXS handles the groundwork without overcomplicating things. It covers access control credentials too — the kind of cards people clip to a lanyard without embarrassment.
