You need a few hundred barcode labels for shelves, parcels or inventory, and typing each one into a general design program is slow and error-prone. Barcode Label Maker for Mac (Standard Edition) is built for that job on an Apple computer. You pick a barcode type, enter a value or a series, and print.
Quick facts
- Platform: Apple Mac OS
- Edition: Standard
- Price: $69
- Trial: a free demo is offered so you can check the features before buying
Key features
Linear and 2D barcodes in one tool
Linear types include Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet, Planet, UPCA and UPCE. For 2D you get QR Code, PDF417 and DataMatrix.
Bulk labels from sequential, constant or random lists
Instead of typing every value, you can generate a series and produce a large batch of labels in one pass.
Control over fonts and colors
You can set the barcode font, value, header, footer and alignment. You can also set colors for the header, footer, value, barcode and background.
Print preview and multiple copies per page
You can preview a label before printing to catch mistakes. You can also print several copies of the same label on one page.
Email finished labels
Email settings let you send created labels to one or several addresses.
Who it's for
It suits small businesses, shops, warehouses and offices on a Mac that need printable product, shipping or asset labels. It also suits anyone who needs numbered barcode series without learning a complex design suite.
Pros and cons
- Pro: wide choice of linear and 2D barcode types.
- Pro: series generation for bulk jobs.
- Pro: a demo lets you test before paying.
- Con: the Standard Edition is a paid product, so only the demo is free.
- Con: the bulk batch-processing feature is listed under the Corporate Edition, not Standard.
FAQs
Is it really free?
A free demo is available to try the features. The Standard Edition itself costs $69.
Which barcode types can I make?
Sixteen linear types, including Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13 and UPCA, plus QR Code, PDF417 and DataMatrix.
Can I create many labels at once?
Yes. Sequential, constant or random lists generate bulk labels.
Does it work with barcode printers and scanners?
The vendor says it works with common Apple Mac OS compatible barcode printers and scanners.
System requirements
Runs on Apple Mac OS machines.