What program should use to make labels?

Label printers are practical devices used across many industries. To print labels, you first need to design them in suitable software. What options are available and what do they offer? Let’s take a look.

Are there free programs for label design?

To create custom labels, you can use free label design tools. There are several options available. Popular choices include:

• ETILABEL Starter,
• Canva,
• Avery Design & Print.

ETILABEL is a professional solution. The free ETILABEL Starter version lets you design labels with graphics, TrueType fonts, barcodes, and a counter/numbering tool. It also communicates with Zebra, Citizen, TSC, Printronix, Honeywell, Toshiba Tec, and Epson thermal and thermal transfer printers using various printing languages such as ZPL, EPL, DPL, TSPL, TPCL, and ESC/Label.

Canva is an online creator that offers many ready-made templates for labels, a wide selection of fonts, and a library of images and illustrations. Avery Design & Print is a browser-based tool that also provides a large database of templates and additionally allows you to create barcodes and QR codes.

It’s worth remembering that free versions of label-making programs have limited features. If you need labels with variable data or advanced 2D barcodes, they may not be sufficient.

What are specialized programs for label creation?

For professional use, specialized label software is usually a better choice. These programs offer more advanced capabilities such as database connectivity, RFID label encoding, and barcode verification. Examples include:

• BarTender,
• ETILABEL Business and ETILABEL Integration,
• ZebraDesigner.

Why choose the professional ETILABEL software?

ETILABEL is specialized software for demanding users. It provides many advanced options while remaining user-friendly and easy to operate. Key benefits include:

• creating labels from existing templates or from scratch,
• adding graphics, text, barcodes, and 2D codes,
• RFID label encoding,
• support for printers from different manufacturers and of different types,
• multiple printing languages,
• compatibility with weighing scales,
• possible integration with ERP systems and databases, enabling automatic label generation,
• fast creation of GS1-compliant logistics labels.

ETILABEL is available in three versions: ETILABEL Starter, ETILABEL Business, and ETILABEL Integration. Starter is the basic version without advanced features. It is free and suitable for simple labels. Business and Integration are expanded, full versions that offer advanced functions along with extensive automation and data-editing mechanisms. These are paid versions.

You can choose between a subscription plan or a lifetime license. This flexible offer makes it possible to select the option best suited to your business profile. With a subscription, you also receive technical support and access to the latest software updates.