Speed up your workflow with these shortcuts:
Mac Users: Replace Ctrl with Cmd in all shortcuts above.
No! The Card Designer is built for church administrators, not professional designers. Templates and intuitive tools make it easy to create professional cards.
Yes! The Card Designer works on tablets with minimum screen width of 768px (iPad and most Android tablets).
Using a template, you can create a basic design in 10-15 minutes. Custom designs from scratch may take 30-60 minutes.
CR80 (85.6mm × 53.98mm) is the standard credit card size and works with most card printers. Use this unless you have specific requirements.
Portrait is more common for ID cards and fits standard card holders. Landscape works well for badges or special-purpose cards.
Yes! Select "Dual-sided" when creating a new design. You can switch between front and back using the page navigation at the bottom.
QR codes are 2D and can store more data. Barcodes are 1D and simpler. QR codes work with smartphone cameras; barcodes need dedicated scanners.
Member ID, name, church name, membership type, status, join date, and expiry date (if applicable).
Ensure it's at least 20mm × 20mm, has high contrast (black on white), and adequate white space around it. Test with multiple scanner apps.
PDF with CMYK color profile, 300 DPI, and 3mm bleed. This is the industry standard for professional printing.
Yes, if sending to a professional printer. Bleed prevents white edges after cutting. Not needed for home printing.
Approximately 1-2 minutes per 100 cards, depending on design complexity and server load.
Check your internet connection and verify you have edit permissions. Try manual save (Ctrl+S).
Screens use RGB; printers use CMYK. Always export with CMYK profile for printing and request a color proof.
Close other browser tabs, clear cache, or try a different browser. Complex designs with many elements may also slow performance.