Upgrading My CardPresso

Upgrading your CardPresso ID Software is easy in three easy steps.

Step One - Decide on the CardPresso Version you want to upgrade based upon the features you need.

XXS starts with the basic features for card design and printing using predefined templates, Barcodes 1D, WIA/TWAIN and DirectShow acquisition as well as Magnetic encoding.  This is the software that is included with the Evolis Primacy.
XS adds, among other features, .XLS, .XLSX, .CSV and .TXT database connection, Database View and Link Image to DB field.
XM adds, among other features, local MS Access connection, Photo on database, FaceCrop tool for face recognition, 2D barcodes and Smartcard plugin (Windows Only).
XL adds ODBC connection, RFID Contactless direct encoding (Windows Only)  Multi-Layout card designs, Conditional printing, Operation Logs and many more!
XXL adds advanced features like DESFire (Windows Only), Web Print Server and Net License up to 16 PCs.
  • Step Two - Find your License Number.  You will need this number when making your upgrade purchase.  
  • Go to menu CP » About cardPresso.
  • Select CardPresso License as shown here:















    This will reveal your CP License Number.  


    Please make note of this license number.  You will need it when you are placing your order for an upgrade.  


    You must enter the CP License EXACTLY as shown here including ALLCAPS & DASHES for your upgrade to be completed properly.





    Step Three - After you purchase the upgrade and we verify your license, we will email you with a notification that you can upgrade your license remotely.  After receiving the official confirmation from CardPressoUpgrade.com, you can go to the menu and upgrade. 


    Go to the "cardPresso License" in the CP Menu 

















    Then click on Check for Upgrades button as shown here.  Your license will now be remotely upgraded to the version you purchased.