Does the PDF match what the printer prints?

For layout, text and bar codes, closely: the renderer draws at exact dot dimensions with calibrated font metrics. It cannot represent darkness, print speed or media behaviour, because those belong to a physical printer.

My file has several labels. Do I get several pages?

Yes. Each ^XA…^XZ pair becomes one page, in order, and the preview pages through them before you export.

Why does the export warn about a graphic field?

Because a ^GF or ^XG in the file did not decode — usually a compressed payload that was truncated on the way, or a ^XG recalling a graphic that the file never downloaded with ~DG. The field would print empty, so the export says so rather than silently dropping it.

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1Output Configuration

Standard shipping4" × 6" (101.6 × 152.4 mm)

Metric shipping100 × 150 mm (3.94" × 5.91")

Wide shipping110 × 150 mm (4.33" × 5.91")

Square4" × 4" (101.6 × 101.6 mm)

Address label3" × 2" (76.2 × 50.8 mm)

Small tag2" × 1" (50.8 × 25.4 mm)

Mini tag50 × 30 mm (1.97" × 1.18")

Custom / Free SelectSet custom dimensions in mm

Print resolution

2ZPL Input

Paste your ZPL code below or import a .zpl file to generate a PDF preview.

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PDF Preview

Rendered with your size and DPI settings

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Precise Sizing

Choose a preset label or enter custom dimensions to match your stock.

Local Processing

Your ZPL never leaves the browser. Rendering and PDF export stay local.

Transparent Export

Export every label format as a PDF page, with blocking errors and approximations reported first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PDF match what the printer prints?: For layout, text and bar codes, closely: the renderer draws at exact dot dimensions with calibrated font metrics. It cannot represent darkness, print speed or media behaviour, because those belong to a physical printer.
My file has several labels. Do I get several pages?: Yes. Each ^XA…^XZ pair becomes one page, in order, and the preview pages through them before you export.
Why does the export warn about a graphic field?: Because a ^GF or ^XG in the file did not decode — usually a compressed payload that was truncated on the way, or a ^XG recalling a graphic that the file never downloaded with ~DG. The field would print empty, so the export says so rather than silently dropping it.