Short answer
You can design a print-ready product label without installing design software. Set the real size in millimetres, start from an editable theme or a blank label, add your logo, product name and required information, fix the warnings in the preflight check and download a vector PDF with a separate cut line. The ATM Label Studio does all of this in the browser, free and without an account.
What you need before you start
- The label size in millimetres, measured on the real bottle, jar, pouch or box. Measure the flat area where the label will sit, not the whole container.
- Your logo as SVG (best) or a high-resolution PNG with a transparent background.
- The final texts: product name, variant, net quantity, ingredients or INCI, directions, warnings, manufacturer details, batch and date format.
- A real barcode number if the product will be sold in retail. Barcode numbers are issued by GS1; do not invent one.
Step 1: Set the size and shape
Open the Label Studio and enter the width and height in mm. Choose a rectangle, rounded rectangle, circle or oval. The studio adds a 3 mm bleed around the label and shows a 3 mm safe area inside it, so you can see at once where the cut will be.
If you are not sure about the size, read the bottle and jar label guide first.
Step 2: Start from a theme or a blank label
A blank label gives you full freedom. A theme saves time: it opens as a front and a back label with ready information blocks that you edit like any other text box. There are 30 English label themes for food, drinks, cosmetics and home fragrance, from dark chocolate to sunscreen.
Step 3: Add your brand, text and images
- Upload your logo and place it inside the safe area.
- Replace every placeholder text. Placeholders in square brackets, such as [Company name], are flagged by the preflight check until you change them.
- Keep the product name the largest element and the legal information readable. Very small text (below about 6 pt) is flagged as hard to read.
- Use the image tools to crop, remove a plain background or adjust colours. Original pixels are kept, so you can always go back.
Step 4: Add a barcode and a QR code
Choose EAN-13, UPC-A, ITF-14, Code 128 or Code 39 and type your number; the check digit is calculated for you. The barcode is placed at 100% size with the white quiet zones that scanners need. QR codes can carry a website or a product page; keep them at least 15–20 mm wide. More detail is in our EAN-13 barcode guide.
Step 5: Check the label on the product
Switch to the 3D tab to see the label wrapped around a bottle, jar or can at its real width and diameter. This is the fastest way to notice text that disappears around the curve or a logo that is too close to the edge.
Step 6: Run the preflight check and download
The check tab lists problems before you export: text outside the safe area, low image resolution, barcode too small, low contrast and placeholder text. When the list is clean, download the vector PDF. Text is converted to outlines, the cut line is a separate CutContour layer and the trim and bleed boxes are set, which is what most printers expect. Our print-ready label file checklist explains each item.
Frequently asked questions
Is the label maker really free?
Yes. There is no account, no watermark and no payment. PNG, SVG and vector PDF exports are free.
Do I need Illustrator or Photoshop?
No. Sizes, bleed, cut line, barcodes and the print PDF are handled in the browser. A professional designer is still useful for a complete brand or a product range.
Is a label made online ready for print?
It can be, if the size, bleed, safe area, image resolution and barcode are correct. Always ask your printer to check the file and the colours before a large run.
This guide is general design information, not legal advice. Labelling rules differ by product and country; check the requirements of your destination market.