Windows barcode & label software

OBC Barcode Creator

A fast visual barcode, QR and variable-data label designer built for real work. Capture or import data, add text, codes and graphics, then print.

v3.8.8 Free BetaWindowsNo cloud accountNo subscription
9 common 1D barcode formatsCode 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5 and Codabar.
Field-driven QR codesGenerate QR codes from typed data or any imported/captured field, with optional prefix text.
CSV, Excel & variable dataOne design can print hundreds of different labels. Map any column into visible text, a barcode, or a QR code.
NMS2S manifest importFor New Mexico cannabis operators, capture visible manifest line items from an already-open Chrome or Edge session.
Streamlined visual label designerRecords on the left, a large live label canvas in the center, and a contextual Design / Label / Print inspector on the right.
Batch quantities that make senseThe frozen Copies column stays visible. Set one quantity per row or apply the same quantity to multiple selected rows.
Printer profilesSave DPI, rotation, scale and X/Y calibration for each Windows printer. Works with thermal and other installed Windows printers.
Roll, sheet & Avery printingPrint test labels, selected rows, all rows, custom 8.5 × 11 sheets, or built-in Avery-compatible layouts.
Graphics & background removalAdd embedded PNG/JPG/BMP/GIF artwork, size and place it visually, and remove flat image backgrounds with adjustable tolerance.
Capture almost any Windows appTurn copyable invoice, database, spreadsheet, browser, vendor or manifest data into label fields using Capture or Clipboard.
Barcode validation built in. UPC/EAN check digits can be generated automatically or validated when supplied. Invalid format data appears as a readable error in the preview before you waste labels.

Current beta release

v3.8.8 is the current public beta. It opens with a working sample label and a five-field sample dataset so you can see the complete workflow immediately. It includes multi-format barcodes and QR codes, direct field mapping, universal Windows capture, NMS2S manifest import, embedded graphics with fast background removal and drag resizing, custom label sizes, reusable templates, printer profiles, and roll / sheet / Avery printing.

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