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Free Desktop App · v1.0

Labelist

Generate QR codes, barcodes and 2D codes — one at a time or hundreds at once. Export as PNG, JPG or PDF. Works completely offline. Free forever.

🖥 Windows 🍎 macOS 100% Free Works Offline No Sign-Up

📸 Screenshots

Labelist app — code type selector and input
Labelist — generated QR code with download options
Labelist — bulk code generation from text file

✨ Key Features

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QR Code Generator
Generate standard QR codes for any text, URL, email, Wi-Fi credentials or number
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Barcode — Code 128
Industry-standard linear barcodes widely used in retail, shipping and inventory
2D Code — PDF417
High-density stacked 2D barcodes that encode large amounts of data
Bulk Generation
Upload a .txt file (one value per line) and generate all codes instantly as a multi-page PDF
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Custom Code Color
Pick any foreground color for your codes to match your brand or label design
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PNG / JPG / PDF Export
Single-code export in PNG, JPG or PDF; bulk export generates a ready-to-print multi-page PDF
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100% Offline
No internet required. All processing happens locally — your data never leaves your device
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Free Forever
No subscriptions, no feature locks, no watermarks — completely free for personal and commercial use

📖 About Labelist

Labelist is a lightweight, offline desktop application built for anyone who needs to generate codes quickly and reliably. Whether you're a small business owner generating barcodes for your products, a warehouse manager labelling inventory, a teacher creating QR codes for a worksheet, or a developer testing scan workflows — Labelist has you covered.

Single mode lets you type in a value, choose your code type and color, and instantly preview and download the code in your preferred format. Bulk mode lets you drop in a plain .txt file with one value per line — Labelist generates all codes in one click and packages them into a single, ready-to-print PDF.

Built as a native Electron desktop app, Labelist runs on Windows and macOS with no internet connection required. Zero background services, zero telemetry, zero cloud dependency. Just fast, reliable code generation on your machine.

💡 Who Uses Labelist

🏪 Small Businesses
Generate product barcodes or QR codes for price tags, packaging and invoices
📦 Inventory & Warehouses
Bulk-generate SKU barcodes from a spreadsheet — export and print in minutes
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés
Create QR codes linking to digital menus, feedback forms or payment pages
🎉 Events & Exhibitions
Generate badge QR codes, entry passes or info links for guests in bulk
📚 Schools & Libraries
Label books and resources with barcodes; create QR codes for worksheets
👨‍💻 Developers & Testers
Quickly generate test codes for scanner/reader integration testing

⬇️ Download — Free

🖥 Windows

Available free on Microsoft Store. Installs in seconds, auto-updates included.

🍎 macOS

Not sure which to pick? The Universal build runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

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🚀 How to Use Labelist

1
Download & install
Get Labelist free from the Microsoft Store on Windows. Open it — no setup wizard, no account required.
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Choose your mode
Single Gen for one code at a time. Bulk Gen for generating many codes from a list.
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Pick code type & color
Select QR Code, Barcode (Code 128) or 2D Code (PDF417). Optionally pick a custom color.
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Generate & export
Click Generate — your code appears instantly. Download as PNG, JPG or PDF. Bulk mode exports a ready-to-print multi-page PDF.

Read the full how-to guide →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Labelist completely free? +

Yes. Labelist is 100% free — no paid tiers, no subscriptions, no watermarks. Download it from the Microsoft Store at zero cost. It is free for personal and commercial use.

What code formats can Labelist generate? +

Labelist generates three code types: QR Code (standard ISO 18004 QR), Barcode (Code 128) — the most common linear barcode used in retail and logistics, and 2D Code (PDF417) — a high-capacity stacked 2D barcode used for documents and IDs.

Does it work without internet? +

Yes. Labelist works 100% offline. All code generation happens locally on your device. No data is sent to any server. You can use it in air-gapped environments with no issues.

How do I generate barcodes in bulk? +

Click the Bulk Gen tab. Prepare a plain .txt file with one value per line (e.g., one product code, URL or SKU per line). Drop the file into the app or click to browse. Select your code type and color, then click Generate PDF. Labelist creates all codes instantly in a single multi-page PDF.

What file formats can I export codes as? +

Single mode: export as PNG, JPG or PDF. Bulk mode exports all codes into a single multi-page PDF that is ready to print.

Is Labelist available for Linux? +

Currently Labelist is available for Windows (Microsoft Store) and macOS (Intel, Apple Silicon, and Universal DMG). Linux support via AppImage is planned for a future release.

See all FAQ →

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