If you want to use a desktop inkjet printer, you will achieve better results with Artisyn or Artisyn NanoExtreme synthetic paper. Teslin is more expensive than Artisyn and much less versatile. Teslin and Artisyn paper are single layer, silica-filled, polyolefin printing substrate with unique microporous and temperature resistance features that make it the product of choice for laminated ID badges.
There are two types of synthetic paper that are nearly the same. Encode the magnetic stripe after the card is finished.ġ0. The best way to program the stripe is to decode a working driver’s license, edit the data, and then program it back onto the stripe. Most HiCo encoders encode LoCo stripes as well. The encoders for these typically were much more expensive than for LoCo. HiCo and LoCo differ in that HiCo are much more difficult to demagnetize. There are two types of magnetic stripes, HiCo and LoCo. Search online for discount suppliers if you like. Generally these are very expensive and are difficult to find.
If your license requires a magnetic stripe and you want it to be scannable, it can be encoded with an encoder. You can generate these barcodes by finding a free PDF417 generator online.ĩ. By editing this readout, you can encode your information into this barcode. This barcode contains most of the information contained on the front of the license. The unusual-looking scrambled barcode on the back of most driver’s licenses is known as a PDF417 barcode. It will then flow seamlessly into your template design and you can choose any background color you want!Ĩ. It can be pasted onto your ID card template. At this point, zoom out and copy the image. You can then magnify the image and use the eraser tool to clean up around the person's face. Once the background is nearly fully selected without containing any of the person's face, press 'Delete' on your keyboard to erase it. The higher the variance, the more of the image that will be selected. There will be a slider that will allow you to select the amount of variance from the color you select. This tool will allow you to click a color in the image and it will select all surrounding colors that are similar or the same. #**Programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks or GIMP, provide you with an image editing tool called "Magic Wand". After scanning the passport photo into the computer, the person's face will need to be separated from the background so it flows seamlessly with your ID card template. If you've taken a picture for a US passport, you can try using that for your fake ID. You shouldn't be able to see your shoulders in the photo. If you take your own photo, try to do it against a blank background in bright or neutral lighting, and keep the frame focused around your face. The signature on your ID might not get much attention, but the photo definitely will. Scan in the photo and signature image files. + P - Passenger vehicles designed to carry 16 or more persons, including the driver.ħ. + M - Motorcycle endorsement for any motorcycle regardless of engine displacement. Here are a list of some of the more popular codes in the US:
Some are rarely used but others, like restriction code B, are quite common. + MAR - Maroon (usually used for albinism)Ħ. Here are the standard three-letter listings for eye and hair color used in the United States:
If you prefer to use specialty fonts that do not come with Windows (such as a font for signatures), you can download font photoshop and install them.ĥ. Most standard IDs use the font 'Arial' that comes with Windows.
(Adobe Photoshop is the most common photo-editing software program used today, but can be expensive to purchase however, a free, full-featured trial version is available on Adobe's website.). By using Adobe Photoshop or Macromedia Fireworks - or a free program like GIMP - you should easily be able to edit the templates.
Download an editing program to alter your template. They'll help you make sure you're making a product that's as realistic as possible.ģ. You can search for templates by state or province. An encoder to encode the magnetic strip on the pouch (optional).Ģ. There are a few choices between materials, so it is important to be familiar with the method below before acquiring your supplies so that you have the correct materials to work with your home printer.
Option 2: Professional Method: How to make a professional fake IDġ. How to make a professional fake ID Option 1: Basic Method