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This guide helps prepare ID card files by focusing on the size, artwork, and production details that affect the finished result.

When the scope overlaps, compare ID cards and lanyards with a-frame sign size guide so the product choice and artwork setup stay aligned.

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Template check

Start with the correct template, final dimensions, and any product-specific safe areas before changing the design, for ID card setup under the template check step.

Safe area

Keep logos, text, and important details away from trim lines, seams, folds, grommets, and hardware zones, for ID card setup under the safe area step.

File handoff

Send files with fonts handled, images at usable resolution, and colours prepared for print review, for ID card setup under the file handoff step.

Key setup points

Good setup for ID card starts with the correct size, template, and product requirements before design details are finalized.

Safe areas, trim zones, seams, folds, hardware, and viewing distance should be checked while the file is still editable, for ID card setup under the key setup points step.

Files are easier to review when card size, badge style, and attachment type are included with the artwork handoff, for ID card setup under the key setup points step.

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How to prepare the file

Use the card standard as the starting point

This check gives the file a cleaner path into review by confirming card size and badge style before proofing, for ID card setup under the use the card standard as the starting point step.

Reserve room for variable information

The step reduces avoidable revisions by catching setup limits while the artwork is editable, for ID card setup under the reserve room for variable information step.

Think about the wear method

This item helps production confirm the file against the correct product requirements, for ID card setup under the think about the wear method step.

Common questions

What size is a standard ID card?

Bleed, safe area, and final size depend on the product template and finishing method. Keep important text away from trims, seams, folds, grommets, and hardware zones, for ID card setup at approval.

Can an ID card include a photo and barcode?

Check the template, final dimensions, artwork resolution, colour setup, and finishing notes before approval. Those details prevent common proofing delays, for ID card setup at approval.

Should I slot-punch the card or use a holder?

Check the template, final dimensions, artwork resolution, colour setup, and finishing notes before approval. Those details prevent common proofing delays, for ID card setup before proofing.

Talk through the next step

Send the file, final size, quantity, product choice, and deadline so the setup can be checked before production, for ID card setup at approval.

After review, the next step is to confirm proofing questions, finishing details, and any changes needed for a cleaner handoff, for ID card setup at approval.

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