About Badia Software

Badia Software's founder, Dario Badia, started creating utilities and automation scripts for QuarkXPress in 1994 using HyperCard and AppleScript. PictureInspector, TabPalette and SelectionPalette, among others, were the names of the first creations, sold as shareware through early Internet channels.

In 1998, Badia Software's website, www.badiasoftware.com, is launched, and Duplica XT is released for QuarkXPress 4. Badia Software becomes a member of the Quark Alliance program.

By the end of 1998, FullMeasure and FaxReady are released. In 1999, Printools is created, followed by FullColor, LiveKeys, and BigPicture in 2000 and 2001.

In 2001, Badia Software joins the Adobe Solutions Network (ASN).

By mid 2002, Exportools and ContactPage are released. OfficialReport, LinkRenamer and Similarity appeared in the market in 2003 and 2004.

In 2005, Badia Software is incorporated under the name Riodia Enterprises, Inc. and Badia Software becomes a division of Riodia Enterprises, Inc.

In 2006, OpenNow Pro is released for QuarkXPress 7.

In 2007, Badia Software releases Exportools, OpenNow Pro, and BigPicture for Adobe InDesign.


Badia Software products have a long tradition of being easy-to-use, intuitive, rock-solid and thoroughly tested. Dario Badia, President of Badia Software and lead programmer, has more than 20 years experience in the graphics, printing, design, and typesetting industries.

Badia Software is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.



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Badia Software is a member of the Quark Alliance program since 1998
and partner with the Adobe Solutions Network since 2001.