Are you still outsourcing your event tickets? 

Well, if you’re not using a free ticket maker then you must be unaware of this fact. 

A free ticket maker could really help you with ticket design and distribution. 

And it’s quite important because these tickets are the gate to experiences such as concerts or games. 

This article highlights all the free tools you have at your disposal to create tickets. You’ll also learn the basics of ticket making so you can make high-quality secure tickets by yourself. 

A. Why should you use a free ticket maker? 

Giving your attendees tickets before attendees adds more weight to your event and makes it professional. 

A free ticket maker is a cost-effective online method for creating tickets. There are many third-party softwares that can do the task for you but aren’t suitable for beginners. 

You can use a free ticket maker to create the right free ticket template that can later be personalized. 

Additionally, you don’t need to pay a graphic designer or have expensive equipment to create event tickets. 

With no time and money wasted on creating tickets, using a free ticket maker is a no-brainer.

B. How can a free ticket maker save you money? 

There are many event ticketing software out there but they cost a lot of money. Many discovery platforms such as Eventbrite and Ticketmaster have hidden costs because of their brand name. They charge you for publicity. 

An even bigger problem is that tickets are auto-generated and don’t leave room for much customization. 

With a free ticket maker, you have full control over design, customization, and branding. 

And more importantly, it doesn’t cost a dime. 

C. Look out for these features in a free ticket maker 

With so many free ticket makers out there, you should watch out for these features: 

• Templates for all occasions—From Halloween to Birthday parties, your free ticket maker should  have all sorts of templates 
• Customization—Your free ticket creator should leave room for personalized details such as logos, names, etc. 
• QR Code holder—Leaving room for QR codes on the tickets is essential if you want authorized entry upon scanning
• Print-friendly—The ticket templates also need to be printer-friendly with CMYK color model

D. How to create tickets using a free ticket maker 

Here’s a step-by-step guide for using our free ticket generator: 

1. Head to Ticket Generator templates 
2. Select from the following ticket categories 
   
   • Thanksgiving
   • Halloween
   • Christmas
   • Prom
   • Raffle
   • Carnival
   • Birthday
   • Golden
   • Concert
   • Blank tickets
   • Food
   • Movie
   • Graduation
   • VIP tickets
   • Sports
   • Fundraiser
   • Comedy show
   • Admit one tickets
   • Drink
   • Event
   • Baseball
   • Dance
   • Masquerade
   • Barbeque
   • Basketball
   • Hockey
3. Click on the ticket template that you like the most 
4. Click on Download. It’ll be downloaded in PDF format 
5. Open the ticket using Adobe Acrobat or any PDF editor to edit it with personalized details
6. Once done, it’s time to send tickets via print, email, and/or message 

E. How to customize your tickets

What do we really mean when we say edit your ticket template? Let’s get into the details of what you really need to add to your ticket template to make it truly yours: 

1. Pick a template that resonates with the tone of your event (casual, fun, formal etc.) 
2. Change colors to complement your logo better 
3. To integrate branding, use your logo, theme colors, and complementary images 
4. Check and check again before finalizing the event ticket design 

Based on the use case, you might want to include these specific details on the event ticket: 

1. Event tickets

• Event name, date, and time
• Venue details
• Unique ticket number
• QR code or barcode for entry validation
• Seating information (if applicable)

2. Airline/transport tickets

• Passenger name
• Departure and arrival locations
• Flight/train number
• Date and time of travel
• PNR or booking reference number
• Security features such holograms or watermarks

3. Raffle tickets

• Serial number for tracking
• Event or prize details
• Organization name and contact details
• Space for participant information

F. Design tips for making tickets that make a mark 

Save yourself from some common design errors with these habits: 

1. Avoid pixelated images. Use high-quality images and logos for a more professional look 
2. Less is more. Only essential information such as the event name, location, and date
3. Don’t clutter your ticket with too many images and text. A cleaner design is always better 
4. Make sure the text is legible on all devices or on printed tickets 
5. Print a single ticket before sending it for mass printing 

G. How to share tickets with attendees

Once you’re done editing your event ticket template, you can always download it as a PDF or PNG. 

From here, you have two options: 

1. The hard way—Send all tickets individually to each recipient 
2. The easy way—Using Ticket Generator to send each ticket on various channels with a personalized greeting via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. This can be done for a price as low as USD 0.25/ticket  

H. Cons of using a free ticket maker

If all of this sounds too good to be true, you’re correct. Here are certain bottlenecks you’ll face with a free ticket maker: 

• Lack of high-tech additions—Free ticket generators can’t give you unique, scannable, and secure QR codes. In fact, they don’t have any security features
• Ticket distribution—Designing the tickets seems like the hard part but what’s harder is making sure everyone receives the ticket. Errors on this part can be huge from an attendee’s point of view
• Branding limitations—While event ticket templates are great, white-labeling them is often a struggle 

However, to overcome these problems, there’s a really affordable solution that you should check out. 

Head to the next section to learn how a small investment can make you an event ticketing champion. 

I. Free ticket maker vs Premium ticket maker 

Don’t get us wrong. By all means, the free ticket maker by Ticket Generator is the perfect solution for small-scale events. 

However, as the size of the event increases, so do responsibilities. You need a tool to be able to handle design, distribution, and tracking analytics. 

Here’s what you can do with the premium ticket makers: 

• Strengthen your event security with smart tickets that readily tell you if the entry is valid, duplicate, or invalid
• Automated ticket distribution via email and SMS
• Attendee tracking and analytics
• Custom branding for complete white-labeling 
• Integration of event registration tool to your own website using Ticket Generator API
• Integration with payment gateways for direct ticket sales

With tools such as Ticket Generator, you get a unique scannable QR code on each ticket. Each of these can be scanned upon entry using our own free app. 

This is the best feature as it allows for fool-proof guest authorization in a second or two. 

Everyone wants contactless event ticketing these days. Because of this, the digital ticketing industry will be worth USD 67.9 billion by the year 2027. [Source: Business Wire]

And if this is a bit too much to grasp, here’s a table to break it down for you: 

J. FAQ 

1. Are free ticket makers safe to use? 

Yes, Ticket Generator is a trusty ticket maker to corporate giants such as Deloitte and Verizon. 

You can safely download all free ticket templates and make basic edits to suit your event’s needs. 

2. Can I use a free ticket maker for large events? 

Yes, you can but it is not recommended. With large events, making the ticket is not the issue but the distribution is. 

For this, you should utilize Ticket Generator’s paid features to securely dispatch tickets with personalized messages. 

3. How do I prevent ticket fraud? 

By adding elements such as barcodes, QR codes, or holographic elements, you can protect your tickets from common types of fraud. 

With Ticket Generator, you not only get a unique scannable QR code on each event ticket but also a free scanner app. 

Team members can easily be trained to scan event tickets upon entry so that only authorized people enter. 

K. Get started with a free ticket maker 

A free ticket maker is a game-changer for event organizers. You can now create professional, secure, and cost-effective event tickets in minutes. 

However, keep it mind that a free ticket maker will only get you so far. As you succeed in your career and organize bigger events, you’ll need a professional tool meant for handling a high volume of tickets. 

You can also leverage some of our paid tools for smoother ticket distribution and a fraud-free event experience.

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