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Design labels without a printer

Published: · 3 min read · Label design

Yes. You can design labels without a printer. Open the free label maker, set the size you'll print later, add text or a barcode, and download PNG, PDF, or JSON. Print when the hardware arrives. No signup.

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How to design labels without a printer

  1. Open https://app.mylabelmaker.com. No signup.
  2. Choose the physical size you will print later.
  3. Design text, barcodes, and branding.
  4. Export JSON so nothing is trapped in one browser. Download PNG or PDF if you need a picture.
  5. When hardware is ready: Zebra users print via Browser Print. Everyone else prints the PDF from this computer, or opens PNG in their printer's app.
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Browser canvas, barcodes, batch data, export your design. Print to Zebra today, more output formats rolling out for other devices.

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