Can I make an Excel barcode for free?

Yes. Generate a {{sku}} barcode, load the sheet, map the column, print one sticker per row. No barcode font. No signup.

Do I need ZebraDesigner or a paid license?

No. Design in the browser and print with Zebra Browser Print, or export PNG, PDF, or ZPL. No desktop designer seat.

Can I print a whole list from Excel?

Yes. Map a column into text, a barcode, or a QR code, preview a row, then print the stack. The file stays in your browser.

Excel barcode

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

An Excel barcode (also searched as barcode Excel) 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.

Good to know: There is no Excel barcode font that scans well on thermal stock. Native bars here beat a downloadable font. One row equals one sticker. We do not issue GS1 numbers.

How to make barcodes from Excel

Open the batch barcode generator.
Click Generate. A barcode that reads {{sku}} is on the canvas.
Load Excel or CSV in Variables. Map the SKU column.
Preview a row. Print the stack, or download a multi-page PDF.

Sheets and bulk

Google Sheets: barcodes from Google Sheets. Whole-run how-to: bulk barcode labels · bulk barcode generator.

Print or save

Zebra thermal: 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.

Make barcodes from Excel

One column. One sticker per row.

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