Printing a few hundred barcode labels without retyping every code
You have a stack of products, shelves or parcels to tag, and each one needs its own scannable code. Typing them into a general-purpose document one at a time gets slow and invites mistakes. Label Software (Barcode Creator - Professional Edition) is built for this job. You design a label once, then generate the whole batch.
Quick facts
- Price: $69
- Platform: Windows
- Trial: a demo version is available to download
- Output: printed labels or saved image files
Key features
Build a label step by step from text, graphics and barcodes
A step-by-step design view lets you lay out a label with line, text, rectangle, picture and ellipse objects next to the barcode itself.
Generate bulk labels in sequential, random or constant series
You can create many labels in one run. Choose a sequential, random or constant series for the codes.
Control the barcode's color, width, ratio and rotation
Interactive settings cover color, bar width, bar ratio, rotation and the readable text font, so you control the barcode's dimensions.
Pick from dozens of linear and 2D barcode types
Linear types include Code 128, Code 39, EAN13, UPCA, ITF-14, Codabar and Postnet. 2D types include QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec and MaxiCode, plus a MICR font.
Print several labels at once or save them as image files
The program prints multiple labels at the same time and works with commonly used scanners and printers. You can save images as bmp, jpeg, tiff, wmf, png, emf, exif or gif. You can also place labels in Windows applications such as MS-Word, MS-Paint and MS-Excel.
Who it's for
Small shops, stockrooms, offices and anyone who needs batches of coded stickers. It also suits people who want to drop a barcode into a Word or Excel document without learning a larger labeling system.
Pros and cons
- Pro: a wide range of linear and 2D symbologies.
- Pro: bulk generation with sequential, random or constant series.
- Pro: many export formats, and a demo to try first.
- Con: it is Windows software, and the listing's operating-system list is dated, going back to Windows 98 and XP.
- Con: the vendor sells separate Corporate and Standard editions, so check that this edition has the features you need.
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The vendor offers a demo version to download.
Does it make QR codes?
Yes. QR Code is among the supported 2D types, along with DataMatrix and PDF417.
Can I save a barcode as an image?
Yes. Formats include png, jpeg, tiff, gif and bmp.
Can I put labels into Word or Excel?
Yes. Labels can be added to Windows applications such as MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Paint.
System requirements
The listing gives 256MB RAM and 18MB free disk space. It is a Windows program.