Issue installing Hallmark Card Studio v22

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Issue installing Hallmark Card Studio v22

Downloaded the software without issue on my Mac M1 desktop; OS Sonoma 14.6.1. When I moved it into the Applications folder, icon immediately appeared in dock. But when I clicked it to open, I got a popup that told me it can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. It's been a while since I've tried to install third-party software. Do I need to disable something in my OS system to bypass this roadblock? Thanks in advance.

iMac 24″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 10:08 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 11, 2025 9:21 AM in response to AlisonFB

AlisonFB wrote:

Did you get this to work I’m considering buying this I have iMac 14.6.1

Given the website lists the app as incompatible with macOS 15, I would look elsewhere.

Yeah, you’re not (yet) running macOS 15, but macOS 15 has been available for app testing since June; over half a year.

There are other greeting card apps, and there are greeting cards templates for common apps including Pages.

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tbirdvet

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Feb 11, 2025 4:16 PM in response to Babelling

From what I can tell Hallmark has no plan to make this program work. It was OK through Sequoia 15.1 but not after.

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Answer 3

Feb 15, 2025 10:37 AM in response to Babelling

Check out Cardia from Addison Software in the App Store. It does not have a catalog of images but you can find any image you want on the internet and use that. It works with Mojave all the way to the latest Sequoia and is regularly updated. And it's designed for the Macintosh and only for Macintosh. No Windows nonsense.

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Answer 4

Jan 3, 2025 3:24 PM in response to Babelling

I’d expect a app to open directly, so what happened here is unclear. Whether the vendor didn't sign the app for some reason, or something else happened to the app, or it’s a hacked app?

For assistance with this app, check with the vendor: https://www.hallmarksoftware.com/products/Card_Studio_for_Mac/Default.aspx?preflanguage=5&rs=48

Here are the published support details:

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Answer 5

Feb 11, 2025 2:13 PM in response to AlisonFB

AlisonFB wrote:

Thank you . The apps seem to charge per card and I want to make multiple cards to sell. Thanks again

Pages templates are either free, or one price.

And it’s quite feasible to modify existing or create your own new Pages templates using your own photos, art, or otherwise.

And as mentioned, there are other apps available in the Mac app store, and elsewhere.

The Hallmark app has been an ongoing source of discussions around here.

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Babelling Author

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Feb 13, 2025 3:00 PM in response to MrHoffman

Yes, I did get Card Studio to work. Not sure what I did precisely, just kept fiddling with it until I wore it down perhaps. I did notice that in a card I was designing, there were all sorts of image sizing artifacts showing on the screen. They didn't interfere with printing but it was an annoyance. Went to the internet to explore what was going on with that and hit upon a Card Studio offer with the notice that it is not compatible with Sequoia, which I was on the verge of installing on my iMac. I just sent an email to Hallmark asking if there were plans to upgrade Card Studio to work with Sequoia. If not I may abandon the card software and use the Pages templates I used in the past. I must say I'm disappointed. Such issues make Card Studio seem like a patch software product for Mac users instead of one created specifically for Mac. I'll be interested to see what Hallmark says about an upgrade. Best wishes.

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Babelling Author

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Feb 15, 2025 10:46 AM in response to ChrisWalken

Thank you for the reply. I'm familiar with the Cardia name but not its functionality. I'll look into it. Was surprised and disappointed that Card Studio was a clunky adaptation and not an origination for Mac. Windows nonsense, indeed.

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AlisonFB

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Feb 11, 2025 9:07 AM in response to MrHoffman

Did you get this to work I’m considering buying this I have iMac 14.6.1

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AlisonFB

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Feb 11, 2025 9:38 AM in response to Babelling

Thank you . The apps seem to charge per card and I want to make multiple cards to sell. Thanks again

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we04ndy

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Feb 11, 2025 9:46 AM in response to Babelling

After using Hallmark Software for many years, I can now now only use this app on an older Mac with Ventura. Hoping the developer will make it compatible with new OS.

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tbirdvet

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Feb 15, 2025 4:26 PM in response to ChrisWalken

I'm afraid that is a poor substitute for the Hallmark app. with all its various images and wording but perhaps better than nothing.

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