Fiery FreeForm Create

Overview

Personalized printing made simple

Fiery FreeForm Create is a free, stand-alone application that makes it easy to add personalization to any print job — no design skills required. Add variable text, images, and barcodes to files in minutes to create impactful, customized pieces that connect with your customers. Seamlessly integrated with Fiery servers, it’s the fast, free way to add value to every print.

What makes Fiery FreeForm Create different?

Fiery FreeForm Create stands out from other variable data tools by delivering a powerful yet effortless way to personalize documents – without added costs or complex software.

A unified VDP workflow across your print room

Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0 is compatible with the following Fiery Driven presses, providing a consistent VDP creation process – no matter which press you print to.

• Cutsheet presses
• Large format printers running Fiery XF 9 or newer software* (including Fiery proServer)
• High-speed inkjet presses (including Fiery Impress)

Fiery XF 9 will be available early January 2026.

Free and stand-alone

• Unlike other VDP tools that require paid subscriptions or add-ons, Fiery FreeForm Create is a fully free, stand-alone application that’s ready to go.
• Makes it easy for PSPs, in-plants, packaging producers, and large-format print providers to design and sell personalized print that delivers more targeted, impactful communications.
• Explore variable data printing at zero cost and build real-world experience with an intuitive tool that grows with your business.

Efficient file processing

• Compared to many mail merge or VDP applications, Fiery FreeForm Create produces optimized, smaller files that reduce processing time by up to 80%, leveraging exclusive Fiery technology for faster page processing.
• This includes techniques to accelerate color management, data compression, and rendering, making it highly efficient for handling large volumes of personalized content, especially in print environments.

User-friendly interface

• Intuitive, drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy for users with no advanced VDP knowledge to create personalized files quickly and efficiently.
• The visual preview allows users to see how variable content will look on the final document, which reduces errors and enhances the creative process​.

Integration with Fiery workflows

• FreeForm Create integrates seamlessly with other Fiery tools like Fiery Command WorkStation, Fiery Impose, and Fiery JobFlow*, increasing efficiency throughout the production process.

*Requires FreeForm Create 1.5 or newer, a Fiery server running FS400 or newer software, and the paid version of Fiery JobFlow

What’s New

Want early access to the features listed below before FreeForm Create 2.0 launches in January 2026?

New features in Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0

Fiery XF 9 support

Available in January 2026

Get a unified VDP workflow across every corner of your print room with new support for Fiery Driven™ large format presses running Fiery XF 9. Easily create personalized jobs for applications like signage, marketing, packaging, and more.

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Custom QR codes

Create fully customized QR codes with logos, colors, and styles that reflect your brand.

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Style manager

Easily build a library of text and QR code styles for fast, consistent personalization.

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Data preflight

Verify text, image, and barcode data for completeness and consistency.

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Simplified image setup

Set up variable images with ease. Centralized folders and no manual path edits save time and prevent mistakes.

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Smart barcode detection

Identifies the best barcode options based on the structure of your data—no guesswork needed.

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More efficient previews

See more intelligent previews with ways to filter on the shortest and longest combinations of text objects

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Define variable object order

Easily move variable objects forward or backward in a design for precise control of object appearance.

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What’s new pop-up

Easily explore new features right in FreeForm Create with the What’s New pop-up, complete with videos and quick overviews.

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Usability improvements

Manage multiple barcodes with custom labels, undock sidebars for a clearer view, and align text for consistent layouts—even with empty fields.

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Features

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Fiery FreeForm Plus

Fiery FreeForm Plus

Designed for Fiery FS400 and newer servers, the proprietary FreeForm Plus format streamlines variable data job processing.

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• Combines master and variable data into a single, self-contained file package (.ffp)
• Maintains compatibility with Fiery FS350 and earlier servers, which interpret master and variable components separately within the file package
• Ensure consistent results across all personalized elements within the job
• Automate job submission with Fiery Hot Folders
• Drag and drop .ffp files directly into the Command WorkStation Held queue for fast, reliable production

Fiery FreeForm Create quick tips

Fiery FreeForm Create quick tips

These short videos provide an overview of common features and functions in FreeForm Create.

Applications

These are just a few of the applications that you can personalize using FreeForm Create. Pre-programmed samples are embedded within the FreeForm Create application for many of the examples below. Download the Fiery FreeForm Kit for access to all of these files.

Fiery large format applications

Requires Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0 or newer and Fiery XF 9 or newer (available in January 2026)

Application	Description	How-to video
	Yard sign See how to create personalized yard signs for high school graduation	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Burger chain posters See how a local burger chain can create personalized signage to promote manager’s specials	Watch the how-to video (English only)

Fiery cutsheet and high-speed inkjet applications

For best results, we recommend using Fiery FreeForm Create 2.0 or newer

Application	Description	How-to video
	Multi-up masters See how easy it is to add personalization to a pre-imposed master PDF	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	NCR See how easy it is to create NCR forms (uncollated or pre-collated).	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Envelope See how easy it is to create personalized envelopes	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Personalized package Create a personalized tea box that includes the recipient’s name and a tracking barcode.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Restaurant postcard Create a postcard for a restaurant promoting takeout/delivery services with personalized text and barcodes.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Salon postcard Create a postcard for a salon promoting a grand opening with personalized text, barcodes, and images.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Statement Create a statement with spot colors and personalized text, images, and barcodes.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Ticket with clear toner Add variable content using clear toner as a security feature. Requires a supported Fiery Driven printer.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Ticket with two specialty colors Create a ticket that includes two different specialty colors in the master and variable content. Requires a supported Fiery Driven printer.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Business card Create business cards using variable text fields.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Product labels with barcodes Create product labels that include barcodes.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Diploma Easily create personalized diplomas using variable text fields	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Personalized calendar Use variable text and images to create personalized calendar for employees around the world	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Real estate postcard Use variable text, images, and barcodes to create personalized postcards.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Invitation flyer Use variable text fields to turn a static flyer into a personalized invitation.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Parking pass Add variable text fields to a parking pass for enhanced security.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Appointment reminder postcard Use variable text fields to create a personalized appointment reminder postcard.	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	Ticket Add variable text fields and a QR code to an event ticket for enhanced security	Watch the how-to video (English only)
	File merge newsletter Newsletter with personalized content for 3 different audiences. Use the file merge workflow to select the appropriate cover from the master, and merge the variable content into the final file.	Watch the how-to video (English only)

FreeForm Kit

Get started with VDP today using Fiery FreeForm Create

The Fiery FreeForm Kit is a set of resources designed to help you learn how to use the Fiery FreeForm Create application to it’s fullest potential. See examples of variable data documents, created using FreeForm Create, that utilize variable text, images, and barcodes. These examples serve as templates and can be used as customer samples to show what is possible with variable data printing, or to provide inspiration for the types of personalized applications that you can create for your customers

What’s in the Fiery FreeForm Kit?

• Source files for all of the examples mentioned in the Applications tab
• Master PDF and data source files for samples that utilize the FreeForm Create variable data workflow
• Master and variable PDFs for use with the file merge workflow
• Pre-programmed .ffp files that can be opened in FreeForm Create
• Overview guide with tips and tricks for Fiery FreeForm Create

Resources

Specifications

To print files from Fiery FreeForm Create on a Fiery Driven printer

How do I find my Fiery system software version?

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How do I find my Fiery system software version?

Your Fiery System version is listed in the Device Center General Information tab in Fiery Command WorkStation. This information also is accessible on the Fiery configuration page printed via the Fiery server.

To use the FreeForm Create application

View full client specifications.

Datasheets

Fiery FreeForm Create datasheet

Information on Fiery FreeForm Create, a free, stand-alone VDP creation application

Other Resources

Fiery VDP checklist

Use this handy list to prepare your own personalized campaigns.