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Why Won't My Shipping Label Barcode Scan?
Shipping label barcode won't scan? Usually print scaling squashed it or cut the blank margin. Fix the print before you ship, and what to do if it fails.
Free shipping label maker
Create a printable shipping label with a real scannable barcode. Free, private — nothing leaves your device.
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Ship to
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Ship via: USPS
Add a reference number to include a scannable barcode.
Informational label template, not an official carrier posting — confirm address & service requirements with your carrier before drop-off. Postage not included.
For a thermal label printer.
Add a sender name to continue.
Everything you need to print a shipping label
100% private — nothing uploaded
Your addresses and package details are built entirely in your browser and never leave your device.
Real, scannable barcode
A genuine Code128 barcode is generated from your reference number — not a decorative graphic.
Instant PDF, no account
Fill in the form and download — no sign-up, no email required, no watermark.
4×6 label or Letter page
Print straight to a thermal label printer, or on plain paper at home with a cut guide.
Weight, dimensions & handling flags
Add package weight and size, plus Fragile / This Side Up / Do Not Stack markings.
Live preview as you type
See exactly what your label will look like — barcode included — before you download it.
Three steps to your label
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Enter sender and recipient addresses
Fill in your return address and the ship-to address. Everything is built in your browser.
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Add package and carrier details
Choose a carrier, weight, optional dimensions, and a reference number — a scannable Code128 barcode is generated from it automatically.
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Download your label
Click Download to generate a real, print-ready PDF instantly — as a 4×6 in label or centered on a Letter page with a cut guide.
Built for anyone shipping a package
Whether you're a small business shipping orders, sending a personal package, or need a reference barcode for your own tracking — PixelTools generates a print-ready shipping label PDF right in your browser, free, with no upload.
Small businesses & Etsy sellers
Print a clean shipping label for an outgoing order without a carrier account or shipping software.
Personal shipments
Mailing a package to family or returning an item? Generate a label at home, no software install.
Warehouse & fulfillment reference labels
Use the barcode as an internal reference/pick-list ID for tracking packages through your own process.
Batch printing
Generate one at a time and combine multiple labels with the Merge PDF tool before printing a batch.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official USPS, UPS, or FedEx label?
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No. This generates a printable shipping label template with sender/recipient addresses and a scannable reference barcode — it's not an official carrier posting and doesn't include prepaid postage. Confirm your carrier's exact label requirements before drop-off.
Does the label include a real barcode?
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Yes — a genuine Code128 barcode, generated from your reference number and scannable by any standard barcode reader. If you leave the reference field blank, a random reference is generated automatically so every label ships with a working barcode.
Is my address data uploaded anywhere?
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No. The whole label — every address field, the barcode — is built and rendered entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
What size does it print at?
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Choose a 4×6 in label (the standard size for thermal label printers) or a Letter page with the same 4×6 label centered inside a dashed cut guide, for printing on plain paper at home.
Can I add special handling markings?
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Yes — Fragile, This Side Up, and Do Not Stack are available as checkboxes and print as bordered badges on the label.
Is this free?
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Yes — completely free, no account, no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many labels you create.
Does it save my labels?
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No — nothing is stored. Each label exists only while the page is open. Download the PDF to keep a copy; refreshing the page clears the form.
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