2D barcode maker

You can make a 2D barcode in the free label maker. QR for a link a phone opens. Data Matrix for a tiny part id. Paste the value, click Generate, print. No signup.

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2D barcode maker

Published: · 3 min read · How-to
Do this in the free app: app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup. Design the label, then print on a Zebra or download PNG, PDF, or ZPL.

Open QR label template

A 2D barcode stores data in a square, not in stripes. Phones want QR. Tiny electronics often want Data Matrix. QR: QR generator. Parts: Data Matrix generator.

Good to know: Linear codes (CODE128, UPC) are not 2D. Use those for warehouse scanners that do not read QR. We do not issue GS1 2D payloads.

How to make a 2D barcode free

  1. Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup.
  2. Pick QR (a URL or WiFi) or Data Matrix (a short part id).
  3. Paste the URL or type the id. Click Generate. The code is on the canvas.
  4. Print a test scan, then download or print the stack.

Which 2D barcode to pick

Menu, WiFi, Instagram, review link: QR. 1x1 electronics or aerospace-style marks: Data Matrix. Excel lists: Data Matrix from Excel.

Print or save

If you have a Zebra, print from this computer with Browser Print at the printer's real DPI. If you don't, download PNG, PDF, or ZPL and print the file. JSON keeps the editable master.

Make a 2D barcode

QR for a phone. Data Matrix for a tiny part. Then Generate.

Open free label maker