How to Make Shipping Labels for Free
You don't need to pay for shipping label software. OpenLabelMaker lets you design professional shipping labels in your browser — add addresses, barcodes, logos, and print on any label printer or Avery sheets.
Works with 4×6 thermal printers (Zebra, Rollo), DYMO LabelWriter, Brother QL, and all Avery/HERMA sheet formats. Free, no account.
What Goes on a Shipping Label
Sender & Recipient
Add text blocks for "From" and "To" addresses. Choose font, size, and position. Bold the recipient for easy reading.
Tracking Barcode
Add a Code 128 or Code 39 barcode with your tracking number. Scannable by any carrier handheld scanner.
Logo & Branding
Upload your company logo. Add your brand name, tagline, or website URL to professional-looking shipping labels.
QR Code
Add a QR code linking to tracking info, your website, or return instructions. Customers scan it with their phone.
Handling Instructions
Add "FRAGILE", "THIS SIDE UP", or "DO NOT STACK" text. Use bold, large fonts for visibility.
Custom Shapes
Add borders, divider lines, or boxes to structure your label layout. 22 shapes available.
Shipping Label Sizes
Thermal Printers (4×6)
- 4×6 (101.6 × 152.4 mm) — Standard shipping label for Zebra, Rollo, MUNBYN
- 4×3, 4×2, and custom sizes also supported
DYMO LabelWriter
- 99014 (54 × 101 mm) — Large shipping label
- 99012 (36 × 89 mm) — Standard shipping label
- All DYMO sizes →
Avery Sheets
- Avery 5163 — 2×4" (10/sheet)
- Avery L7165 — 99.1×67.7mm (8/sheet)
- All Avery sizes →
Brother QL
- DK-11202 (62 × 100 mm) — Shipping label
- DK-22205 (62mm continuous) — Custom length
- All Brother sizes →
Batch Print Shipping Labels from Excel
Got 50 orders to ship? Don't create labels one by one. Design one label with {{recipient}}, {{address}}, and {{tracking}} placeholders. Import your order spreadsheet and print all 50 at once.
⚠️ Important: Carrier vs Custom Labels
OpenLabelMaker creates custom shipping labels — you design the layout, content, and branding yourself. This is perfect for:
- • Internal warehouse shipments
- • Small business packages where you already have prepaid postage
- • Return labels
- • Private courier / local delivery labels
- • Product labelling for shipment identification
For carrier-generated labels with live tracking (UPS, FedEx, USPS, Royal Mail, PostNL), you need the carrier's own system or a shipping platform like ShipStation, Sendcloud, or Pirate Ship. Those labels include carrier-specific routing barcodes that only the carrier can generate.
FAQ
Can I print 4×6 shipping labels on a Zebra printer?
Yes. Select the 4×6 shipping label template, design your label, export as PDF, and print. Set your printer to borderless/full-page mode for best results.
Is this a replacement for ShipStation or Sendcloud?
Not directly. Shipping platforms like ShipStation generate carrier labels with live tracking. OpenLabelMaker creates custom-designed labels — ideal for internal shipping, private couriers, or adding branded labels alongside carrier labels.
Can I add my company logo?
Yes. Click the Image button in the editor, upload your logo (PNG, JPG, SVG), and position it on your label. Resize and rotate freely.
Can I batch print shipping labels for multiple orders?
Yes. Use the Batch feature. Design one label with placeholders like {{name}} and {{address}}, import your orders from Excel or CSV, and generate a multi-page PDF.