Are there any good place cards creation tools available for Mac users?

I'm looking for software that's user-friendly and designed specifically for macOS to help me create professional-looking place cards for an upcoming event. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 07:48 PM

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Sep 25, 2024 01:22 AM in response to cola3721

I completely understand your question, as I recently faced the same challenge. While there are Mac-specific software options available, I found that web-based tools are often more efficient, especially when dealing with a large number of place cards.



Initially, I considered using traditional tools like Word or PowerPoint templates, but creating over 100 place cards individually would have been incredibly time-consuming and tedious.


Fortunately, I discovered a fantastic online tool through Reddit that's perfect for batch processing: https://placecard.us/free-name-tag-maker


This web-based solution allowed me to:


  1. Upload a custom template (I used one I purchased from Etsy)
  2. Import my guest list
  3. Generate a PDF file with all place cards in one go


The process was remarkably simple and saved me hours of work. The tool is customizable and produces professional-looking results.


While it's not Mac-specific software, it works perfectly well on any platform with a web browser. I'd highly recommend giving it a try, especially if you're dealing with a large number of place cards.


This approach combines the best of both worlds - the design flexibility of custom templates with the efficiency of batch processing. It's been a game-changer for me, and I think you'll find it equally helpful for your upcoming event.

Sep 22, 2024 11:06 AM in response to cola3721

One option would be a place card template for Pages, which you already have. Here's one such site:


https://www.template.net/editable/cards/place-cards/pages


and there are probable others. There are also sites like this:


https://www.canva.com/create/place-cards/


where you can create place cards online. I've not used any to make a recommendation.


BTW, just for future questions, you posted in the forum for the Mac Pro, Apple's big desktop system. You'll usually have most luck if you post either in the MacBook Pro forum or the forum for your version of macOS.


Regards.

Sep 25, 2024 01:10 AM in response to varjak paw

Thank you for providing this helpful information and suggestions. I'll try using the resources you recommended for creating place cards.


Regarding your point about forum posting, I understand. In the future, I'll choose more appropriate forums to post my questions, such as the MacBook Pro forum or forums specific to my macOS version. This should help me get more relevant assistance.


Thank you again for your kind response and advice. I'll make good use of this information.

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