Paul Le Chien

ID Cards are superb for kids to hold around together. With the Photo Explosion program, it is possible to quickly create these photo ID cards. In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the steps of making the cards. You will have to open your Photo Explosion program and allow it load. Then we shall begin with the ID cards.

You will have to click on the Create button that is on the left side of the Photo Explosion interface. Once you click the Create button, you will observe the icons appear on the right side of the interface. Click the Photo Projects icon to get going.

Now you will see a listing of items on the left side of the window that opened. Click the plus sign near the Business & ID Cards item. The menu will expand and you will need to click the ID Cards link. On the right side you will notice all the ID Card templates you have to choose from. These cards range from business ID cards to kid's cards.

To select an ID Card, double select it. The ID Card will be opened in a new window. In this window, you can include your own personal text and insert the photo of one's choice. On the left side of the window, you will need to drop the box down and choose the folder with the photo you wish to use. Then you need to look for the photo in the bottom panel. Click on the example photo in the card to choose it. Then click on the photo you wish to insert into the card, tick the Replace option, and click the Apply button. You are able to adjust how big is the image by dragging the corners of the box across the image.

The next thing is to edit the written text on the ID Card. Click a text field to choose it after which double click it. On the left side of your window, you will notice the text box. Because text box, you will have to delete the writing and enter your own personal text. Then you're able to change the font color, style, and size by using the tools in that panel. When you are prepared to apply the text, click the Update field and click the Apply button. You will visit your other text fields and edit them the exact same way.

Once you are finished with the ID Card, you will need to click on the Output button at the top of your window. You'll be able to print the ID Card using the options in the left panel