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Badge Printing Guide

Organizers

Download and print attendee badges with QR codes for event check-in

Quick Start

Go to Dashboard → Events → Your Event → Registrations and click "Download Badges". Choose PDF for ready-to-print badges, ZIP for individual QR codes, or CSV for custom designs.

Download Formats

Badge PDF

Ready to Print

Multi-page PDF with one badge per page. Standard 4" x 3" size that fits common badge holders. Each badge includes attendee name, company, ticket type, QR code, and registration number.

Best for: Quick printing on any office printer. No design software needed.

Steps

  1. 1Go to Dashboard > Events > Your Event > Registrations
  2. 2Click "Download Badges" > Badge PDF
  3. 3Wait for generation (a few seconds for most events)
  4. 4Open the PDF and print at "Actual Size" (no scaling)
  5. 5Cut along badge borders and insert into badge holders

QR Codes ZIP

Individual PNGs

ZIP archive containing individual QR code PNG images (300x300px). Each file is named with the registration number and attendee name for easy identification.

Best for: Custom badge designs using Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, or other design tools.

Steps

  1. 1Go to Dashboard > Events > Your Event > Registrations
  2. 2Click "Download Badges" > QR Codes ZIP
  3. 3Extract the ZIP file
  4. 4Import individual QR images into your badge design template
  5. 5Each file is named: REG-XXXXXXXX_LastName_FirstName.png

Badge CSV

For External Tools

CSV spreadsheet with all attendee data and QR code image URLs. Compatible with Canva Print, Avery Design & Print, and professional badge printing services.

Best for: Mail merge with badge templates, professional printing vendors, or bulk badge production.

Steps

  1. 1Go to Dashboard > Events > Your Event > Registrations
  2. 2Click "Download Badges" > Badge CSV
  3. 3Open in Excel or Google Sheets to review data
  4. 4Import into your badge printing tool (Canva, Avery, etc.)
  5. 5The QR Code Image URL column links to a hosted QR code PNG for each attendee

CSV Columns

Registration NumberFirst NameLast NameEmailCompanyJob TitleTicket TypeQR Code Image URLCheck-in URL

Printing Tips

Use Standard Badge Holders

Badge PDF is sized at 4" x 3" (standard horizontal badge). Works with holders from brands like Avery, SICURIX, and most conference suppliers.

Print at Actual Size

When printing the PDF, select "Actual Size" or "100%" in your print dialog. Do NOT select "Fit to Page" as this will shrink the QR codes and make them harder to scan.

Test Scan Before Printing All

Print one test badge first and scan it with the Check-In page to verify it works. Then print the rest.

Cut Precisely

Use a paper cutter or guillotine for clean edges. Each badge page has a light border to guide cutting.

Badge Layout

The PDF badge uses a standard 4" x 3" layout optimized for readability and scannability:

EVENT NAME

John Smith

Acme Corp

Product Manager

General Admission

REG-2026-000001

Troubleshooting

QR code won't scan after printing

Make sure you printed at "Actual Size" (100%). Scaled-down QR codes lose resolution. Also ensure good contrast (black on white).

Download button is disabled

You need at least one confirmed registration. Pending or cancelled registrations are not included in badge downloads.

PDF takes too long to generate

For events with 800+ registrations, use the CSV format instead and import into a dedicated badge printing tool.

CSV doesn't open correctly in Excel

The CSV uses UTF-8 encoding with BOM. If special characters look wrong, try importing (Data > Import from CSV) instead of double-clicking.

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