Software license upgrade Evolis CardPresso XM — upgrade from cardPresso XS, download for Windows and Mac (S-CP1115)

The Evolis CardPresso XM upgrade license converts an existing cardPresso XS installation into the more feature-rich XM edition. Delivered as a downloadable license for both Windows and Mac, this upgrade retains existing card templates, databases and workflow settings while unlocking additional design tools, encoding options and management capabilities. The upgrade process is intended for users who already have a valid cardPresso XS installation and want to expand card design and personalization functionality without replacing current data.

Advantages

The upgrade provides access to advanced design elements, extended barcode and magnetic stripe encoding, and additional import/export options for data sources. It preserves current templates and project files so administrators can continue existing workflows immediately after activation. Cross-platform support for Windows and Mac allows flexible deployment in mixed workstation environments.

Suitable for

• Organisations upgrading from cardPresso XS to a more capable editing and encoding solution
• ID card designers who require additional layout elements and image handling
• Administrators needing expanded encoding options (barcodes, magnetic stripe) and database connectivity
• Installations with mixed Windows and Mac workstations

When it may not be suitable

This upgrade is intended only for systems that already run cardPresso XS; it does not include a full standalone license for users without a previous XS installation. If your needs are limited to basic card layout or you do not require additional encoding or database features, the upgrade may provide functionality beyond what you need. Also, organizations seeking server-based or network-multiuser solutions should verify whether XM meets their specific deployment requirements.

Key specifications

• License type: downloadable upgrade license for existing installations
• Supported platforms: Windows and macOS
• Functionality added: advanced design tools and layout elements
• Encoding support: expanded barcode and magnetic stripe encoding options
• Data handling: extended import/export and database connectivity
• Data preservation: maintains existing templates, projects and workflows

How to use

After purchase you receive a downloadable license file and activation instructions. Install the license on the computer where cardPresso XS is already installed, then follow the activation steps provided to convert the edition to XM. Existing projects, templates and database links remain available; review the software settings after activation to confirm encoding drivers and data source connections. For mixed-environment deployments, apply the license on each workstation as instructed.

What to consider before purchase

• Requires an existing cardPresso XS installation to upgrade
• Check compatibility with your current operating system version for Windows or macOS
• Confirm that the XM feature set matches your required encoding formats and database connectors
• Verify whether you need additional drivers or hardware for specific encoders (mag stripe, RFID, etc.)

Usage recommendations

Back up your cardPresso XS projects and databases before applying the upgrade, verify encoding hardware drivers after activation, and test a sample card to confirm that templates, fonts and data connections behave as expected in the XM edition.