How to Prepare ID Cards for Printing with Canva:
A Step-by-Step Guide for DigitalPrinting.ph
ID card printing is crucial for businesses, schools, and organizations across the Philippines. Whether you need employee ID cards, student IDs, or membership cards, creating professional, high-quality ID cards is essential. Canva offers a user-friendly platform that makes designing these cards easy, and DigitalPrinting.ph ensures that the final product meets your expectations.
Start by copying the ID card template provided by DigitalPrinting.ph. This template is already set to the standard dimensions needed for ID card printing in the Philippines, ensuring your design fits perfectly. Check out our ID card printing services here.
Step 2: Set the Canva Dimensions for Your ID Cards
Step 3: Align Your Design Within the Safe Zone
The teal outline on the template marks the actual size of the printed ID card, 2.125 x 3.37 inches. Keep all essential elements, like logos and text, within this outline to prevent any part of your design from being cut off during printing. Learn more about our printing process here.
Step 4: Customize Your ID Card Design
Place your logo, text, and other important details within the teal outline. Avoid positioning anything too close to the edges to ensure nothing gets trimmed off during the printing process.
Step 5: Ensure Proper Bleed for Printing
Extend your design elements, especially the backgrounds, to the edge of the canvas at 2.18 x 3.47 inches. This bleed area ensures full coverage, preventing any white edges after trimming.
Step 6: Finalize and Remove Guidelines
Once your design is complete, remove the teal outline. This guideline is only for your reference and should not appear on the final printed ID card.
Step 7: Duplicate and Personalize for Multiple ID Cards
If you need multiple ID cards, duplicate the template and enter each individual’s information. This approach maintains consistency while allowing you to quickly produce several cards.
Step 8: Save in PNG Format for High-Quality Printing
Save each completed ID card design as a .png file. PNG format preserves the quality of your design, ensuring the best results when printed.
Step 9: Rename Files for Easy Management
To keep your files organized, rename each PNG file using the cardholder’s first name, such as “Carla front” and “Carla back”. This makes it easy to identify and manage each ID card design.
Step 10: Upload the ID Card Files to Google Drive
Upload all your completed ID card files to Google Drive and store them in a single folder. This step ensures that all files are easily accessible for the printing team.
Step 11: Share with DigitalPrinting.ph
Finally, share the Google Drive folder containing all the ID card files with cs@digitalprinting.ph. This allows the DigitalPrinting.ph team to download your designs and proceed with the printing process without any delays.
Why Canva and DigitalPrinting.ph Are the Best Choices for ID Card Printing in the Philippines
When it comes to ID card printing in the Philippines, using Canva for design and DigitalPrinting.ph for printing ensures that you get high-quality, professional results. Canva provides an easy-to-use platform that allows you to customize your ID cards, while DigitalPrinting.ph guarantees a top-notch print finish, making your ID cards stand out.
By following these detailed steps, you’ll be able to create ID cards that are perfectly formatted and ready for high-quality printing with DigitalPrinting.ph. Whether you’re designing employee IDs, student IDs, or membership cards, Canva and DigitalPrinting.ph provide a seamless process to get your ID cards printed professionally in the Philippines. Happy designing! Order your ID card printing today.
Color Accuracy Disclaimer: While we make every effort to ensure accurate color representation in our ID card printing, exact color matching can be challenging. Due to the nature of the printing process, slight variations in color intensity and tone may occur. Consequently, the colors on the final printed ID cards may not exactly match the original design or artwork. Additionally, variations in monitor displays, printer settings, and material properties can affect color perception, leading to minor differences between the digital design and the printed product. We are committed to delivering the best possible quality, but please note that slight color differences may be observed between print batches or between the digital proof and the finished ID cards.
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Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any questions or need further assistance with preparing your ID cards, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help!
Contact Us:
- Email: cs@digitalprinting.ph
- Viber: +63 947 805 0000
- Messenger: DigitalPrinting.ph
Our team at DigitalPrinting.ph is ready to assist you with all your ID card printing needs.
