CardPresso is being phased out and replaced by ID-ALL. New CardPresso licences stopped being available in June 2026, with software updates due to end in 2027 and technical support in 2028.
If you already use CardPresso, your software won't suddenly stop working. However, if you're planning an upgrade or want software that will continue to be developed and supported, ID-ALL is the route forward.
If you currently use CardPresso for card design and/or encoding, you don't necessarily need to change software immediately. But now that new CardPresso licences are no longer being sold, it's worth understanding what the end-of-life dates mean and when it makes sense to move over to ID-ALL.
What does CardPresso end of life mean?
In simple terms, CardPresso ID Card Software has reached the end of its sales lifecycle and is gradually moving towards the end of full software support.
Existing users can continue using the software for now. The important thing is that bug fixes, software updates and eventually technical support will stop over time.
CardPresso end of life timeline
- June 2026 New CardPresso licences stopped being available to buy.
- June 2027 Bug fixes and software updates are due to stop.
- June 2028 Technical support is due to end.
Your existing CardPresso software won't simply stop working because one of these dates passes. It does mean, however, that you'll gradually lose access to future updates and eventually technical support if something goes wrong.
Why is ID-ALL replacing CardPresso?
ID-ALL is the next generation of card design software from the company behind CardPresso.
Rather than continuing to develop CardPresso indefinitely, future software development is moving over to ID-ALL. It's been designed around the requirements of newer ID card printers and changing card-issuance workflows.
For an existing CardPresso user, the biggest difference isn't simply a list of new features. It's that ID-ALL is the platform being developed for the future, while CardPresso is being phased out.
Will my CardPresso designs work in ID-ALL?
Yes. Existing CardPresso files can be opened in ID-ALL, so you shouldn't need to recreate all of your existing card designs from scratch.
That's particularly useful if you've spent time building staff ID cards, membership cards, visitor badges or other templates in CardPresso and are worried that changing software means starting again.
Why move from CardPresso to ID-ALL?
If CardPresso is still doing everything you need, you don't have to rush to change it simply because new licences are no longer being sold.
There are, however, some good reasons to start planning the move:
- ID-ALL is the software platform that will continue to be developed and supported.
- Your existing CardPresso designs can be opened in ID-ALL.
- ID-ALL is designed to work with newer ID card printer technology and developing card-issuance requirements.
- Different ID-ALL editions allow you to choose software based on the way you actually manage and issue cards.
- If your requirements grow, you can move to a higher ID-ALL edition rather than investing further in software that is being phased out.
Do you need to move from CardPresso now?
Not necessarily.
If your existing CardPresso installation is working well, you're happy with your current edition and you don't need any additional functionality, you can continue using it for now.
However, it makes sense to start planning ahead because software updates are due to stop in June 2027 and technical support is due to end in June 2028.
If you're already outgrowing your current CardPresso edition, need additional functionality, are changing your ID card printer or were considering upgrading CardPresso, we'd recommend moving to ID-ALL rather than investing further in CardPresso.
Which ID-ALL edition replaces my CardPresso setup?
There isn't one ID-ALL edition that's right for everyone. The best option depends on things such as the size of your cardholder database, where your data comes from and whether you need features such as batch printing, database connections, magnetic encoding or RFID encoding.
Moving from CardPresso to ID-ALL?
We're currently offering discounted trade-up pricing for CardPresso users moving over to ID-ALL.
Tell us which CardPresso edition you're using and what you need your card software to do. We can help you work out which ID-ALL edition is the closest fit without paying for features you don't need.
Speak to our teamFrequently asked questions
Is CardPresso being discontinued?
Yes. CardPresso is being phased out. New licences stopped being available in June 2026, bug fixes and software updates are due to stop in June 2027, and technical support is due to end in June 2028.
Can I still use CardPresso?
Yes. If you already have CardPresso installed, you can continue using it for now. The end-of-life dates relate to new licences, future updates and support rather than the software suddenly stopping working.
Can I still buy a new CardPresso licence?
No. New CardPresso licences stopped being available in June 2026. ID-ALL is now the software platform to consider if you need a new licence or want to move to a higher level of card design software.
What replaces CardPresso?
ID-ALL is the next-generation card design software replacing CardPresso. It is available in Starter, Standard, Advanced and Expert editions depending on the way you design, manage and issue cards.
Will my existing CardPresso designs work in ID-ALL?
Yes. Existing CardPresso files can be opened in ID-ALL, so you shouldn't need to recreate your card designs from scratch when you move over.
Should I switch from CardPresso to ID-ALL now?
Not necessarily. If your existing CardPresso installation is doing everything you need, you can continue using it for now. If you need to upgrade, want additional functionality or want software that will continue to receive future development and support, it makes sense to move to ID-ALL.
Which ID-ALL edition do I need?
That depends on your database size, how you import and manage cardholder information, and whether you need features such as batch printing, database connections or card encoding. See our ID-ALL edition comparison guide for a full breakdown.
