1. PVC Card Dimensions for Printing
Printing identity cards (like Voter ID or Aadhaar) onto plastic PVC stock requires formatting the card images to the standard CR80 size (85.6 mm width by 53.98 mm height). If the card images are stretched or offset during printing, the physical card will look unprofessional and may be rejected for verification. This guide details how to format your scans for PVC printing.
1.1 Aligning Front and Back Scans
An ID card contains details on both sides: photo and name on the front, address and barcode on the back. To print these onto PVC stock, crop both sides of the card scan and align them side-by-side on an A4 sheet. This makes it easy to print and cut the card cleanly. For advice on converting scanned images, check our guide on Converting JPG Scans to PDFs to maintain layout quality.
2. Formatting Card Templates
Our local Voter ID Resizer handles this layout process automatically. Upload your front and back card scans, and the tool will crop them to CR80 dimensions and place them side-by-side on an A4 canvas. To compile multiple card layouts into a single PDF, use our local JPG to PDF Tool before printing.
2.1 Standard CR80 PVC Specifications
The standard CR80 card size matches credit cards: 85.6 mm width by 53.98 mm height, featuring rounded corners. Our tool uses these dimensions to format the card layouts, preventing stretching or clipping during printing.
3. Step-by-Step PVC Card Printing Guide
Follow these steps to format your Voter ID scans locally using the Voter ID Card Resizer:
- Scan the front and back of the Voter ID card at 300 DPI resolution.
- Open the Voter ID Card Resizer Tool in your browser.
- Upload the front image. Use the crop frame to select the card boundaries.
- Upload the back image and crop it in the same manner.
- Select the print layout (e.g. "PVC CR80 Size").
- Click "Generate Print Sheet" and download the PDF. Print the document onto your card template.
3.2 Printing and Cutting the Cards
Always print at 100% scale setting on your printer. Avoid selecting "Scale to Fit" options, as this will change the card dimensions. Print the generated layout onto thick photo paper or PVC stock, then cut along the borders and laminate if needed.
4. Standard PVC Card Sizing Specifications
The table below summarizes standard specifications for PVC card printing:
| Card Standard | Dimensions (W x H) | Rounded Corner Radius | Target Print Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| CR80 (Standard ID) | 85.6 x 53.98 mm | 3.18 mm | 300 DPI |
| CR79 (Key Card) | 83.9 x 52.10 mm | 3.00 mm | 300 DPI |
| CR100 (Luggage Tag) | 98.5 x 67.00 mm | 3.18 mm | 300 DPI |
5. Advantages of Local Browser-Side Printing
Processing your card scans locally in your browser memory ensures that your identity details, photos, and addresses remain private. No data is sent to remote web servers. This client-side approach is fast, runs entirely on your device, and works offline, providing a secure tool for all your printing needs.