Printable Gift Tags
Make your own gift tags for Christmas, birthdays and every present in between: round or square sticker tags that peel off a sheet of labels, or classic hang tags printed on card. Type who it’s to and who it’s from, pick a festive font and print a whole sheet at once, with a different name on every tag if you like. Free, in your browser, no account needed.
Sticker tags or hang tags?
Sticker tags on a label sheet
Printed on a sheet of labels, each tag peels off and sticks straight onto the wrapping paper, so there’s no tape, string or hole punch involved. Round and square labels look most like a traditional tag, and a wide rectangular label gives you room for a longer message. It’s the quickest way to label a pile of presents, which is why it’s worth having a sheet ready in December.
Hang tags printed on card
If you prefer a tag that hangs from a ribbon, print the same design on thin card instead of a label sheet. Cut the tags out along the gaps between them, punch a hole in one corner and thread ribbon or twine through it. Business-card and postcard-sized layouts work best because they’re easy to cut with scissors or a paper trimmer. Use card your printer can feed: its manual lists the heaviest paper it takes.
Gift tag sizes
Each size opens in the editor with the whole sheet laid out, so you can see where every tag will print. US Letter sheets are the usual paper in the US and Canada; A4 everywhere else.
Sticker tags (label sheets)
Hang tags (print on card and cut out)
On a label printer
How to make your gift tags
Pick a size
Choose one of the sizes above, or the label sheet you already have at home. The editor shows the whole sheet, tag by tag.
Write the tag
Add “To:” and “From:”. Script fonts such as Great Vibes, Dancing Script or Pacifico make it festive; add a star or a heart, a coloured border or your own picture.
Fill the sheet
Print the same tag on every label, or give each tag its own name from your gift list, as explained below.
Test, then print
Print one page on plain paper and hold it against the label sheet or card to check the alignment. Then print at actual size (100%), not “fit to page”.
A different name on every tag
If you’re wrapping presents for a big family, a class or a team, you don’t have to type every tag. Write the tag once with placeholders, for example “To: {{Recipient}}” and “From: {{Sender}}”, then import your gift list from Excel, a CSV file or Google Sheets, or simply paste it in. The editor makes one tag for every row of the list, so thirty presents become thirty different tags, spread over as many sheets as it takes.
Importing a list needs a free account, and free accounts can export 5 of these batches a month. The same trick addresses your Christmas cards: see printing address labels from Excel, or read more about batch printing.
Gift tag ideas
Christmas presents
Red and green, a star or a snowflake-style shape, and a script font. Make a sheet for each branch of the family. More festive ideas on the Christmas labels page.
Birthdays
Put the age in large numbers and the name underneath. Round tags look good on small parcels and party bags.
Secret Santa
Import the draw as a list and print only the recipient’s name on each tag, so the giver stays a secret.
Homemade food gifts
A tag on the ribbon plus a label on the jar with what’s inside. See jar labels for the jar itself.
Wedding favours
Both names and the date on a small round tag, one for every guest. See wedding labels.
Children’s presents
A playful font such as Pacifico or Lobster, bright colours and a heart or star shape. Let the kids pick the colours.
Frequently asked questions
Are these gift tags free?
Yes. Designing and printing your tags is free, in your browser and without an account. You only need a free account to import a list of names, and free accounts can export 5 of those batches a month.
Can I print gift tags on normal paper?
You can, but then you need tape or glue to attach them. For tags that stick by themselves, print on a sheet of labels; for tags that hang from a ribbon, print on thin card so they keep their shape.
What size should a gift tag be?
Most gift tags are between 2 and 3.5 inches (about 5 to 9 cm) across. A small round tag suits a small present, while a business-card-sized tag leaves room for a short message as well as the names.
How do I put a different name on each tag?
Write the tag once with placeholders such as “To: {{Recipient}}” and “From: {{Sender}}”, then import your gift list from Excel, a CSV file or Google Sheets, or paste it in. The editor makes one tag for every row of the list.
Do I need to install anything?
No. OpenLabelMaker runs in your web browser and gives you a PDF to print on your own printer.
Can I add my own picture or logo to a tag?
Yes. Upload a PNG or JPG image and place it on the tag next to your text, or use one of the built-in shapes such as a star or a heart.
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