📦 Bulk Barcode & Label Generator

Turn spreadsheets or simple inputs into clean, scannable barcodes and printable label sheets — instantly.

Built for e-commerce, warehouses, operations teams, and product-based businesses that need fast, reliable barcode generation without manual work.

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🚀 What this Actor does

Upload a file or type values directly, and get:

• 🏷️ Barcode PNG images (one per SKU / code)
• 📦 ZIP download with all barcodes
• 🖨️ Printable PDF label sheets
• 📊 Structured dataset (ready for tracking or export)
• 🧠 Smart formatting (clean filenames, deduplication, validation)

👉 No design tools. No plugins. No manual barcode generators.

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⚡ Key Features

🔄 Flexible Input (2 ways)

• Upload Excel / CSV for bulk generation
• OR type values manually for quick use

🧾 Multiple Barcode Types

• Code 128 (default – best for internal use)
• UPC-A (retail)
• EAN-13 (international retail)
• EAN-8 (compact retail)

🧠 Smart Data Handling

• Removes duplicates automatically
• Cleans invalid values
• Validates UPC / EAN checksums
• Auto-generates checksums when needed

🏷️ Clean Barcode Output

• High-resolution PNG images
• Centered and aligned text
• Auto-fit font sizing (no overflow)
• Professional layout (ready for printing)

🖨️ PDF Label Sheet Generator

• Multi-label printable sheets

• Adjustable layout:

  • Labels per row
  • Labels per page
  • Page size (Letter / A4)

📦 Ready for Real Workflows

• ZIP export for bulk download
• Dataset output for tracking
• Clean filenames for automation

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🧠 What this is used for

🛒 E-commerce product labeling

Generate barcodes for:

• SKUs
• Product IDs
• Variants
• Bundles

Example:

HINGE-BLK-001
HANDLE-SS-002
CLAMP-GLASS-003

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📦 Warehouse & inventory management

Label:

• Bins
• Shelves
• Pallets
• Cartons
• Locations

Example:

BIN-A-01
PALLET-10001
CARTON-00045

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🏷️ Retail barcode generation

Generate valid:

• UPC-A
• EAN-13
• EAN-8

Use for:

• Product packaging
• Retail systems
• POS scanning

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📋 Operations & logistics

Track:

• Purchase orders
• Batch IDs
• Vendor items
• Internal tracking codes

Example:

PO-1301
BATCH-2026-04
VENDOR-77821

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👥 Who this is for

• 🛒 E-commerce brands
• 📦 Warehouse managers
• 🏭 Manufacturers
• 📊 Operations teams
• 🧾 Inventory planners
• 🚚 Logistics teams
• 🧑‍💼 Agencies managing product catalogs

👉 If you handle physical products, this saves hours.

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⚡ Quick Start

Option 1: Upload Excel / CSV

Upload a file where Column A contains your values:

SKU001
SKU002
SKU003

Run with:

{
  "barcodeType": "code128",
  "createPdfSheet": true
}

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Option 2: Manual input (fastest)

{
  "manualValues": [
    "86587614",
    "93090526",
    "SKU-001"
  ],
  "barcodeType": "code128",
  "createPdfSheet": true
}

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🔄 How it works

For each value:

1. Cleans and validates input
2. Generates barcode image
3. Formats layout + text
4. Saves PNG file
5. Adds to ZIP
6. Adds to PDF sheet (optional)
7. Logs result in dataset

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📊 Output Example

{
  "barcode_value": "SKU001",
  "encoded_value": "SKU001",
  "barcode_type": "code128",
  "filename": "SKU001.png",
  "image_key": "BARCODE_IMAGE_SKU001",
  "status": "created"
}

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📁 What you get

After the run:

• 📦 ZIP file with all barcodes
• 🖨️ PDF label sheet (if enabled)
• 📊 Dataset with results
• 📄 RUN_INFO summary

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🖨️ PDF Label Sheets

Generate print-ready sheets:

{
  "createPdfSheet": true,
  "labelsPerRow": 3,
  "labelsPerPage": 30,
  "pageSize": "letter"
}

Use for:

• Product labels
• Warehouse bins
• Cartons / pallets
• Inventory tagging

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⚙️ Input Options

Field	Description
inputFile	Upload Excel/CSV
manualValues	Type values directly
barcodeType	Code 128 / UPC / EAN
inputColumn	Column to read from
createPdfSheet	Enable PDF output
labelsPerRow	Labels per row
labelsPerPage	Labels per page
pageSize	Letter / A4
includeText	Show value under barcode
fontSize	Base font size
deduplicateValues	Remove duplicates

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✅ Best Practices

• Use Code 128 for internal systems
• Use UPC/EAN only for real retail codes
• Keep values clean (no extra spaces)
• Test with a few items first
• Verify before printing at scale

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⚠️ Limitations

• PNG output only (no SVG yet)
• PDF layout is generic (not Avery-specific)
• UPC/EAN must be numeric
• Very long values may reduce barcode readability

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🔄 Example Workflow

Excel / CSV → Actor → PNG + ZIP + PDF → Print or upload to system

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💡 Why this stands out

Most tools:

• ❌ messy output
• ❌ no PDF labels
• ❌ manual work
• ❌ no validation

This Actor:

• ✅ clean, ready-to-use output
• ✅ built for real operations
• ✅ fast bulk processing
• ✅ flexible input methods

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📬 Support & Ideas

Want more features?

• QR codes
• Avery templates
• Custom label sizes
• Shopify / ERP integration
• Sequential barcode generator

Reach out or open an issue.

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📄 Disclaimer

Always verify generated barcodes before printing or using in production systems. This tool generates scannable codes but does not validate external system compatibility.