Can I print Data Matrix labels from Excel?

Yes. Map a part column to Data Matrix, preview a row, print small tags. Free. We do not issue GS1 numbers.

Do I need ZebraDesigner or a paid license?

No. You design in the browser. Print to a Zebra with Browser Print, or download PNG, PDF, or ZPL. There's nothing to buy.

Can I print a whole list from Excel?

Yes. One row per label. Map a column into text, a barcode, or a QR code, peek at a row, then print the rest. The file stays in your browser.

Data Matrix labels from Excel

Published: September 4, 2026 · 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 / ZPL.

Open product sticker template

Yes. You can print Data Matrix labels from Excel. Put the part number on each row, open the free label maker, add a Data Matrix code with {{part}}, set a small face, print. 300 DPI helps on jewelry-size tags. We do not issue GS1 GTINs.

Good to know: Phones may not open Data Matrix as easily as QR. Line scanners that expect Data Matrix will. We do not issue GS1 Data Matrix GTINs.

How to print Data Matrix from a sheet

Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup.
Sheet headers: part, bin. For one code, use the Data Matrix generator.
Use {{part}} as the value. Set a small size.
Preview two rows. Print a test and scan it.

QR vs Data Matrix

QR is for phones. Data Matrix is for small parts and electronics. Same Variables pane either way. Tool: Data Matrix generator.

Print or save

If you're printing to a Zebra, use Browser Print and match the printer's DPI. Otherwise download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. JSON is the file you can open again later.

Print the small-parts tags

One Data Matrix per row. Scan it before you print the stack.

Open free label maker