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Creating Camera Cards

The Key to the Snapizzi System

You're now ready to generate your Snapizzi Camera Cards. You can either print the PDF of the cards or use Snapizzi Paperless. You can also mix and match paper and Paperless, since once codes are generated, they remain the same regardless of which method you're using.

Cards are generated in the order they're listed on your CSV file. Group cards will be at the end of the subjects and blank cards are at the end of the group codes.

⚠️ Important: Check Your Camera Cards Before Printing

Camera Cards are generated as a PDF. Browsers and PDF viewers can sometimes render PDF elements differently, so always check your cards before printing.
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✅ A standard Event Camera Card should include two codes

  • The larger Data Matrix code is photographed during your workflow and scanned by Snapizzi.

  • The smaller QR code allows the customer to access their photos.

For the Best Results

  • Download the Camera Card PDF to your computer rather than relying only on the browser preview.

  • Open the downloaded PDF in a dedicated PDF viewer such as Preview on macOS or Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • Make sure both codes and all other card information are visible before printing.

  • If something appears to be missing, open the same PDF in another PDF viewer before generating new cards. Some applications may fail to display certain PDF elements even though they are present in the file.

  • Print from a viewer that displays the Camera Cards correctly.

If the codes or other information are missing in multiple PDF viewers, contact Snapizzi support and we'll help determine whether the issue is with the PDF itself.
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How to Request Cards for Printing

Screenshot of step #2 of the guide, instructing the user: 'Select your options and click "Get Cards".'

Blank Cards

Blanks should only be used for subjects who weren't on the original CSV, and not Groups.

Specify how many extra blank cards to generate for new students or for other photos you may take on picture day. A summary of the total cards is also provided. You can manually enter the subject data for blanks after uploading images either individually or by editing your CSV file. 

Whatever format your cards are, make sure you photograph the Data Matrix code clearly so Snapizzi can scan it properly. Avoid excessive distance, blur, glare, or poor lighting that could make the code difficult to read.

Give as much care and attention to photographing the Camera Card keyframe photo as you do your subjects.

Quick Access to Project Camera Cards

We also offer two additional convenient ways to quickly access your Project Camera Cards.
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1. Accessing Paperless Camera Cards Without Opening a Project

Select Paperless Cards from a list of all your projects without opening the project itself.

Step #1: Click on the Wrench menu and select Paperless from the drop-down menu.
Step #2: A table displaying all available projects will appear.
Step #3: Click on any project in the table to open the corresponding Paperless deck for that project.

2. Accessing Camera Cards Within a Project

Step #1: You'll find the Get Cards icon in all of the Photo Management View windows.
Step #2: Select your card options or choose Paperless, and the deck will automatically open for the project.

These options make it easier than ever to manage your workflow and quickly access your project cards.

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