Best for recovering a missing label template
Use a clear photo or screenshot when the original ZPL is unavailable. The result is an editable draft for shipping, SKU, asset, or warehouse labels, not a pixel-perfect replacement.
ZPL OCR Scanner
Use a label photo or screenshot to create an editable ZPL draft. This is useful when an old template is missing or you need to recreate a label from a print sample. OCR output is a starting point: open it in the ZPL Viewer, adjust fields in the editor, and confirm the result on the target printer.
Next step: ZPL preview
Copy the ZPL into the ZPL Viewer and click Generate Preview for full ZPL preview and PNG/PDF export.
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Use good lighting and sharp focus so ZPL OCR can read bars and text.
Scan to ZPL
AI returns ZPL; you may need to tweak coordinates or density.
ZPL preview
Mandatory: use our ZPL preview to confirm the label matches expectations.
Image to draft ZPL to verified proof
Capture the label, scan it into a first-pass ZPL draft, open the result in the Viewer, then edit coordinates, fonts, barcodes, and density before exporting a proof.
Next step: inspect fields before printing
Use the Field Inspector or Approval Report to review coordinates and risks. For image-only artwork, compare this tool with Image to ZPL before choosing the final implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No—photos vary. Treat output as a draft and validate with ZPL preview.
Images are sent to the configured AI provider for conversion; see our Privacy Policy. Use ZPL preview locally after you have ZPL text.
Our classic image to ZPL converts graphics to dots; ZPL OCR interprets label content and emits command text. Pick the tool that fits, then ZPL preview.
ZPL preview catches errors that raw text cannot—always run ZPL preview before printing.