MakeZPL

Spec sheet

Purpose

MakeZPL is a browser-based visual designer for Zebra printer labels that exports printer-ready ZPL II.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Privacy

The site says it has no backend, database, accounts, analytics, cookies, advertising, or third-party scripts, and processes label content in the browser.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Support

The privacy page directs questions to an issue on the project's GitHub repository.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

AI privacy exception

Optional AI auto-design sends field names and sample values to the AI provider selected by the user, using an API key the user supplies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Barcodes

It supports Code 128, Code 39, UPC-A, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, QR, and Data Matrix, with exports using native ZPL barcode commands.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Data merge

Users can bind label elements to fields and import CSV or JSON records, then preview values and export resolved or batch ZPL.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Exports

Export options include template ZPL with placeholders, resolved ZPL, a batch file with one label per record, and a field-mapping CSV.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Image conversion

PNG and JPEG images can be thresholded and packed into a ^GFA graphic field for export.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Import limitations

Imported ^GFA images are skipped with a warning, while ^MD, ^PR, and ^PQ print settings are set in the label panel rather than imported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Intended use

The privacy page describes MakeZPL as a tool for industrial label design and says it is not directed at children.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Label design

The canvas supports text, barcodes, QR and Data Matrix codes, lines, boxes, ellipses, and images at 203, 300, or 600 dpi.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Offline and storage

After the page loads, the designer works without a network connection and autosaves work in progress to browser IndexedDB.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Service limit

MakeZPL has no API and does not export images; its page describes it as an interactive tool for designing and editing labels by hand.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

ZPL import

Users can paste ZPL or open .zpl and .txt files for parsing into editable canvas elements; unsupported commands are listed in import warnings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · makezpl.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Product Label Makers#9 of 257.5
• Barcode Labeling Software#28 of 357.4