What software should you use to create labels?

Label printers are practical devices used in many industries. In order to print labels, they must first be designed in the appropriate software. What software is available and what does it offer? Let’s take a look.

Are there any free label design programs?

To prepare custom labels, you can use free design programs. There are several to choose from. The most popular ones are:

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

ETILABEL is a professional program. The free version of ETILABEL Starter allows you to design labels with graphics, True Type fonts, barcodes, and a numbering system. In addition, ETILABEL Starter communicates with Zebra, Citizen, TSC, Printronix, Honeywell, Toshiba Tec, and Epson thermal and thermal transfer printers using various printing languages: ZPL, EPL, DPL, TSPL, TPCL, and ESC/Label. 

Canva is an online creator that provides a number of ready-made templates for creating labels, various fonts, images, and illustrations. Avery Design & Print, on the other hand, is a browser-based program. It also offers a wide range of ready-made templates and additionally allows you to create barcodes and QR codes.

It is worth remembering that free versions of label creation software have limited capabilities and functions. If you need to create labels with variable data and advanced two-dimensional barcodes, they may prove insufficient.

What are some specialized label creation programs?

Specialized programs are better suited for professional use. They offer more features, such as database support, RFID label generation, and barcode verification.  These include, among others:

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

Why choose the professional ETILABEL program?

ETILABEL is specialized software for demanding users. It offers many advanced options and has a user-friendly and easy-to-use interface. The most important advantages of the program are:

• creating labels from existing templates or from scratch,
• the ability to add graphics, text, barcodes, 2D codes,
• the ability to encode RFID labels,
• support for printers from different manufacturers and of different types,
• different printing languages,
• cooperation with scales,
• possible integration with ERP systems and databases, which allows for automatic label generation,
• the ability to quickly prepare logistics labels compliant with the GS1 standard.

The ETILABEL program is available in three versions: ETILABEL Starter, ETILABEL Business, and ETILABEL Integration. Starter is the basic program, without advanced features. It is a free version suitable for simple labels. Business and Integration, on the other hand, are extended and full versions, offering very advanced features, as well as extensive automation and data editing mechanisms. These are paid programs.

You can choose between a subscription or a lifetime license. This is a very flexible offer that allows you to choose the option that best suits your business profile. With a subscription, you also receive technical support and access to the latest software updates.

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