Create professional name badges and name tags in minutes. Choose a template, customize colors, upload your attendee list, and download print-ready badges.
Select a template that matches your event or classroom style
Traditional professional badge layout
Contemporary design with bold accents
Clean and simple badge design
Short answer: they're the same thing, and this tool makes both. Name badges skew professional — conferences, trade shows, corporate events, visitor check-in, usually worn in a holder on a lanyard. Name tags skew casual — classrooms, workshops, church groups, volunteer days, team off-sites, usually a printed sticker or pin-on card. Whichever you call it, the job is identical: get someone's name onto a clear, good-looking card you can print. Below are templates and sizes for both.
| Use case | Common size | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Conference / event badge | 4" × 3" | Standard badge holders & lanyards (Avery 5392 / 74459) |
| Adhesive name tag | 3.5" × 2.25" | Avery 5395 name-badge labels |
| Classroom / kids' tag | 3" × 2" | Sticker sheets, pin-on cards |
| Visitor / office badge | 4" × 3" | Clip or magnetic holders |
Badges go in a reusable holder; tags are peel-and-stick or pin-on. Pick the format your event needs before you print.
Download as a print-ready PDF — print on card stock and cut, or run it straight onto Avery label sheets.
Keep first names large for across-the-room legibility — they should read from 6–10 feet away.
Create professional event badges directly in your browser
Works on any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile
Instant access - start designing badges in seconds
No registration or sign-up required
Multiple professional templates to choose from
Fully customizable colors, fonts, and layouts
Bulk generation from CSV files for large events
Print-ready PDF output for professional results
Create professional name badges for conferences, seminars, training sessions, and corporate meetings
Design eye-catching event badges for meetups, trade shows, conventions, and networking gatherings
Generate name badges for workshops, courses, school events, and training programs with ease
Select from Classic, Modern, or Minimal designs. Each template works for both professional name badges and casual name tags.
Personalize your event badges with custom colors, fonts, logo, and information fields to match your brand.
Simply upload a CSV file with your attendee information. Our free name badge creator automatically maps the fields.
Download your print-ready PDF with all badges perfectly formatted. Ready for name badge or name tag printing!
Clean it up before you upload so every badge prints correctly. Use our free name tools to combine first and last names, fix inconsistent name formatting, and remove duplicate names.
Once your event wraps up, you can issue certificates to those attendees and track who showed up — all from the same attendee list.
Use 80-110 lb cardstock for professional, durable event badges. Glossy finish enhances colors.
Print at highest quality (300 DPI or higher). Use color mode for vibrant custom event badges.
Our badges fit standard 90mm × 54mm and 100mm × 70mm badge holders available at office supply stores.
Pair with lanyards, clips, or magnetic fasteners for easy wearing at your event.
| Feature | Our Free Online Tool | Paid Software |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $0 - Completely Free | $50-$500+ |
| Installation | ✓ Browser-Based | ✗ Download Required |
| Professional Templates | ✓ 3 Templates | ✓ Multiple |
| Bulk CSV Import | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Custom Colors & Fonts | ✓ Fully Customizable | ✓ Yes |
| Logo Upload | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Updates | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Manual |
Create unlimited event badges at no cost. No hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium features.
Generate hundreds of professional name badges in minutes, not hours. Perfect for last-minute events.
Download professional PDF files optimized for printing. Includes cut lines for easy trimming.
Create professional name badges for attendees, speakers, exhibitors, and staff members
Design custom event badges for workshops, seminars, and employee training programs
Generate name badges for meetups, business mixers, and industry gatherings
Print classroom name tags for students, plus badges for parent-teacher conferences, school events, and field trips
Create personalized name badges for weddings, reunions, and special celebrations
Design badges for volunteer events, fundraisers, and community programs
Yes! Our free online name badge creator is 100% free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. Create unlimited custom event badges without any charges.
We support two standard sizes: 90mm × 54mm (3.5" × 2.1") and 100mm × 70mm (3.9" × 2.8"). These are compatible with most standard badge holders available at office supply stores.
Absolutely! You can upload your company or event logo in any common image format (PNG, JPG, etc.). The logo will appear on all generated badges.
You can generate hundreds of name badges in a single batch by uploading a CSV file with your attendee information. Perfect for large conferences and events.
Your CSV should have column headers (like Name, Company, Role) in the first row, with attendee data in subsequent rows. Our tool automatically matches CSV columns to badge fields.
Yes! You have full control over colors (primary and secondary), fonts (Helvetica, Times, Courier), and badge fields. Match your event's branding perfectly.
For best results, print on 80-110 lb cardstock using the highest quality setting (300 DPI or higher). Our PDFs include cut lines to help you trim badges accurately.
No installation required! This is a completely browser-based tool that works on any device. Just visit the page and start creating professional name badges immediately.
They're the same thing — a card with someone's name on it. "Name badge" usually means the professional, holder-worn version for conferences and offices, while "name tag" usually means the casual, stick-on or pin-on version for classrooms and community events. This tool makes both.
Yes. Upload a CSV with one row per person and the tool generates one badge per row, then exports them all as a single print-ready PDF — ideal for large events and full classrooms.
Use 4" × 3" for conference badge holders and lanyards, or 3.5" × 2.25" for adhesive name tags (Avery 5395 label sheets). For classroom or kids' tags, 3" × 2" works well on sticker sheets or pin-on cards.
Use high contrast between text and background. Names should be visible from 6-10 feet away.
Use your event's colors and logo for professional, cohesive event badges that reinforce your brand identity.
Stick to name, company, and role. Too much information makes badges cluttered and hard to read.
Print 2-3 sample badges first to check colors, sizing, and readability before printing your full batch.
Always have 10-15% extra badge holders and lanyards for walk-in attendees and reprints.
Create and print badges at least 2-3 days before your event to avoid last-minute stress.
No software purchases or subscriptions. Create unlimited badges for free.
Generate hundreds of badges in minutes with our bulk CSV import feature.
Print-ready PDFs with cut lines for perfect, professional-looking badges.
Three templates, custom colors, fonts, and fields for any event type.
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