Excel barcode. One code per row

You can turn a SKU column into stickers. Map the column, preview a row, print one CODE128 per line. No barcode font. No signup.

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Excel barcode

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 / ZPL.

Open product sticker template

Yes. An Excel barcode is one sticker per spreadsheet row. Open the batch barcode generator, click Generate, load the sheet, map the SKU column. Each row gets its own CODE128. You don't need a barcode font.

Good to know: There isn't an Excel barcode font that scans well on thermal stock. Native bars here beat a downloadable font. One row equals one sticker. We don't issue GS1 numbers.

How to make an Excel barcode

  1. Open the batch barcode generator. No signup.
  2. Click Generate. A barcode that reads {{sku}} is on the canvas.
  3. Load Excel or CSV in Variables. Map the SKU column.
  4. Preview a row. Print the stack, or download a multi-page PDF.

Google Sheets and bulk runs

If the list lives in Google Sheets: barcodes from Google Sheets. Whole-run how-to: bulk barcode labels · bulk barcode generator.

Print or save

If you have a Zebra, print from the browser with Browser Print at the printer's DPI. Everyone else: download PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, or ZPL. JSON keeps the editable master so you can come back to it.

Make barcodes from Excel

One column. One CODE128 per row. No barcode font.

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