Choose your blank.
Select a size from the library or enter your own dimensions. Start with the appropriate lettering profile and single or two-line layout. See millimetres and approximate inches together.
PLATESPEC · WINDOWS NUMBER PLATE SOFTWARE
Number plate software.
Made for plate makers.
Less time setting up. More control over every plate.
Choose your blank. Set the lettering. Place your branding. Bring the details together in one focused workspace, built around the jobs you make every day.
Actual designer · Demonstration artworkWindows software
Windows application · One workstation licence · Activation required to use the designer and printing tools
SAME SOFTWARE. YOUR CHOICE OF BILLING.
Choose your plan.
One Windows workstation, multiple printer profiles and the same software features on either plan.
22 blank presetsCars, motorcycles, imports and custom sizes
Simple or AdvancedQuick everyday setup. Fine control when you need it.
Your layouts, ready againBusiness folders, branding and printer settings
BUILT FOR PLATE MAKERS
A good plate starts with a better setup.
Different blanks. Different branding. The same attention to detail. PLATESPEC brings the tools together so you spend less time rebuilding a layout and more time making the finished plate.
Make it your spec.
Enter the registration, add dealer details and place your artwork. Adjust the border and reserve space for stickers. Keep it simple, or open the finer controls.
Check. Then print.
Review the layout, media fit and printer calibration before sending the job. Keep your positioning settings ready for the next job.
MORE THAN A STANDARD OBLONG
The right starting point.
For the blank in your hand.
Standard car plates, short plates, motorcycle blanks and import formats all deserve a proper layout. Choose a preset without a pop-up getting in the way, then see the design change on the preview.
- 22 stock-size presets, with custom dimensions.
- Car, motorcycle and eligible-import lettering profiles.
- Automatic single or two-line layout, with Advanced override.
- Dimensions in mm, with optional approximate inches.
- Space for separately applied side-strip stickers.
Reduced import lettering depends on vehicle eligibility. A size preset alone does not establish road-use compliance.
EVERY DETAIL HAS ITS PLACE
Your branding.
Your finish.
A dealer line should sit where you want it. A logo should be easy to position. A border should respect the artwork around it.
YOUR SPECYOUR DEALER NAME · AB1 2CD
Adjustable borderDealer line & artworkClearance around footer text
Drag it into position.
Add text and images, move them on the preview and resize with handles. Alignment tools and snap guides help finish the placement. Expand the editor for more space.
Dial in the dealer line.
Keep the dealer name and postcode together. Advanced controls give you font size, bold and italic styling when the job calls for them.
Get the border right.
Adjust colour, width, inset and gaps. Make room for footer text and stock markings, or reserve a side strip for a sticker added after printing.
SET IT UP ONCE. KEEP IT USEFUL.
Make repeat work
feel like repeat work.
Save the details that take time to get right: a business layout, logo placement, font choice or calibrated printer position. Organise them in folders so the next job starts in the right place.
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Dealer layoutsBranding, footer details & approved artwork
02
Stock formatsYour sizes, borders & positioning
03
Complete designsOnly the text and images you approve saving
Save by choice.
The designer does not keep an automatic plate history. Identifying text and uploaded images stay in the session unless you explicitly approve saving them. Saved layouts, fonts and printer settings are held locally on the PC, with backup and restore tools.
DESIGN MEETS THE REAL PRINTER
Built for a Windows
printing workflow.
PLATESPEC is an installed Windows application. Work with printer profiles for your hardware and media, adjust the print position and check the physical output with a measured calibration print.
- Multiple printer profiles on one licensed workstation.
- Adjustable positioning and calibration settings.
- Media-fit and layout checks before production.
- Print artwork without printing the yellow stock preview.
Use a compatible Windows printer driver. Verify your printer, ribbon, media and measured output before production. Software only; hardware and consumables are not included.
YOUR PRINT SETUP
LayoutCheck dimensions and artwork fit
Printer & mediaUse the profile for this job
CalibrationMeasure a test print before production
Illustrative checks. The app shows the status of your current design.
THE FINER DETAILS, WITHOUT THE CLUTTER
Simple when it should be.
Precise when it needs to be.
Plate font included.
Start with the included PLATESPEC registration font. Import your own licensed TTF or OTF fonts and choose separate fonts for dealer text. Assign lettering to car, motorcycle and import profiles.
Two views. One design.
Simple keeps the everyday controls close together. Advanced adds precise spacing, font styling, strip clearances and more. Switch views without starting again.
Plate or Sign mode.
Plate mode checks the configured road-layout dimensions and spacing. Sign mode gives you freer styling for decorative work. Layout checks help identify issues; they do not certify the finished plate.
FROM DOWNLOAD TO YOUR FIRST DESIGN
Install. Activate. Make it yours.
One Windows workstation licence, with the same software features on either billing plan.
- Download the Windows installer.Use the download on this page to get the current cloud-hosted release.
- Activate your PC with your key.The designer and printing tools unlock after activation. Internet is required for activation and periodic licence checks.
- Set up your printer and layouts.Choose your stock and run a measured test print. Save a backup once your settings are right.
Keep working between online checks.
Offline access lasts until the signed licence check-in deadline shown in the app. Updates are downloaded from the release service; your saved layouts and preferences stay on your PC.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Useful answers.
Is this an installed Windows program?
Yes. Download the Windows installer, install PLATESPEC and activate the PC with your licence key. The design and print tools stay locked until activation. You can download the installer before you buy a licence.
What is included in the subscription?
Access for one Windows workstation, with the plate designer, size library, custom artwork tools, saved layouts, font imports, printer profiles and software updates. Monthly and annual plans include the same software features. Printers, ribbons, reflective materials and physical plates are not included.
Does it come with number plate fonts?
The PLATESPEC registration font is included. You can import additional licensed TTF or OTF fonts and choose fonts for your dealer line. You must still verify the character shape, stroke width and finished print for road-use work.
Will it work with GoDEX or my existing printer?
The software works through a compatible Windows printer driver and configurable printer profiles. GoDEX G500 is among the provided setup profiles. Check your exact model, print width, ribbon and media, then calibrate the physical output. A profile does not guarantee compatibility with every printer or stock combination.
Can I use it offline?
Activation needs an internet connection. After activation, the software can work offline within its signed licence check-in period. Reconnect before the deadline shown in the app to verify access. Offline access does not extend a subscription beyond its paid entitlement.
What happens to my layouts when the software updates?
Your saved folders, layouts, fonts and printer settings are stored locally on the PC, separately from the installed application. Normal updates preserve them. Use the built-in backup export before important changes and keep a copy away from the workstation.
Does it automatically save registrations or uploaded images?
No automatic plate or print history is kept in the designer. Identifying text and images stay in the working session unless you explicitly approve saving them. A business template or complete design can retain approved details, artwork and the full layout. Licensing and billing records are separate from plate artwork.
Does Plate mode guarantee a road-legal number plate?
No. Its checks cover configured layout dimensions and spacing. Road-use suitability also depends on the vehicle, entitlement, font, materials, markings and finished output. Follow the applicable supplier requirements when making registration plates.
Can I cancel the subscription?
Subscriptions renew at the selected monthly or annual interval until cancelled. Use the subscription management link supplied with your licence email to stop future renewals. Your access continues to the end of the paid period.
READY FOR YOUR PC
Your next plate starts here.
Download the current Windows installer. Activate with your key to unlock PLATESPEC, then set up your printer and make your first design.