Labels
Having your favorite artwork on your NFC card is the perfect finishing touch to your Zaparoo collection. The Zaparoo team has streamlined and documented this process to accommodate every skill level, from quick digital creation to professional commercial printing.
Copyright & Logo Usage:
- You are solely responsible for ensuring you have legal rights to any artwork you print (game art, movie posters, album covers, etc.)
- The Zaparoo logo must not be used on printed labels per Terms of Use - this helps keep the project out of legal trouble
- The Zaparoo project cannot offer pre-printed labels due to intellectual property concerns
See the Zaparoo Media project for marks that are free to use for displaying token compatibility.
Quick Start
The fastest way to create labels is using the Zaparoo Designer web app:
- Navigate to design.zaparoo.org
- Upload images or search IGDB for game artwork
- Choose from available templates
- Customize and export for printing
Label Creation Methods
Digital Tools
Zaparoo Designer - Web-based label creation tool
- No installation required, works in your browser
- Pre-filled with official templates and community contributions
- Supports local images and IGDB artwork search
- Export to PDF or PNG for printing
Custom Design Software - Use your preferred graphics program
- Download templates from Zaparoo Designer for your preferred graphics software
- Follow Zaparoo logo usage guidelines for branding
- Full creative control over design elements
Printing Options
Printing Guide - Complete guide for both home and commercial printing
- Home printing with standard printers and materials
- Commercial printing for professional results
- Material comparisons and recommendations
- File preparation and technical requirements
Template Specifications
Standard Dimensions
- Credit Card Size: 3.375" × 2.125" (85.725mm × 53.975mm)
- Zaparoo Label Size: 3.313" × 2.063" (84.15mm × 52.4mm)
- Print Resolution: 993.9px × 618.9px at 300 DPI
Design Guidelines
Label Positioning: Zaparoo labels include a 1/32" (0.79mm) margin from the card edge for:
- Application error tolerance
- Improved durability (prevents edge peeling)
- Professional appearance that matches NFC card proportions
Artwork Margins (from label edge):
- Horizontal Layout: 3.1mm margin on top/right/bottom, 26.2mm margin on left
- Vertical Layout: 3.1mm margin on top/right/left, 12.2mm margin on bottom
Quality Standards:
- Use 300+ DPI resolution for crisp printing
- CMYK color mode for commercial printing
- Appropriate color profiles for your printing method
Upgrade Stickers
Upgrade stickers are smaller labels designed to fit on existing printed cards for easy customization. They let larger designs be printed in bulk while still allowing customization later. They're easier to apply than full size labels and designed to look good without a corner rounder tool.
All upgrade stickers are 36.75mm (1.45in) high with variable width:
Common Sizes:
- Zap Trading Cards: 63×36.75mm (single area) or 63×75mm (double area with 1.5mm gap between areas)
- Standard Labels: 47.4×36.75mm (single area)
- Frame Style: Leave 1mm border for background frame effect
The Zaparoo community actively contributes templates, artwork collections, and printing resources through various community platforms and forums.