The Labelary alternative for viewing and editing ZPL
Preview ZPL labels in your browser, just like Labelary, then go further: select, move and modify elements with a visual editor. Free and no signup.
Nothing to install. Your ZPL is processed in your browser.
Labelary made online ZPL previewing popular and its API is a de facto standard. EditorZPL covers that same need — paste ZPL and see it rendered — and adds what a viewer lacks for real work: a visual editor, import of existing labels and converters between label languages. This page compares both tools honestly so you can pick the right one.
What EditorZPL adds
Visual ZPL editor
Select, move and edit text, barcodes and shapes directly on the label, without writing ZPL by hand. Labelary's viewer only shows the result.
Editable ZPL import
Open a ZPL label you already have: supported commands become elements you can rearrange and change; anything unrecognised is kept as-is.
Local rendering
ZPL is drawn in your browser instead of being sent to an external rendering API, so the preview is instant and doesn't depend on a server.
Privacy-friendly
The label content you preview and edit stays in your browser and isn't sent to a rendering service — handy when you work with sensitive data.
Export PNG, PDF & ZPL
Download your label as an image, a print-ready PDF or clean ZPL.
Complementary tools
Converters (EPL2, DPL, TSPL, image, SVG and PDF to ZPL), QR and barcode generators, a DPI calculator and a ZPL formatter.
EditorZPL vs Labelary
An honest comparison: Labelary still leads on its REST API, its advanced linter and some ZPL transformations. EditorZPL stands out for visual editing, import and local rendering.
| Feature | EditorZPL | Labelary |
|---|---|---|
| Online ZPL preview | ||
| Visual editor (select, move, modify) | ||
| Import ZPL as editable elements | ||
| Local in-browser rendering | ||
| Export PNG, PDF and ZPL | ||
| EPL2, DPL and TSPL to ZPL converters | ||
| Image, SVG and PDF to ZPL | ||
| QR, barcode generators and templates | ||
| Interface in 6 languages | ||
| ZPL linter | Basic | |
| REST API | Coming soon | |
| ZPL transformations (e.g. density change) | ||
| Free, no signup |
When to use which
Choose EditorZPL when you want to…
- Design or adjust a label visually, without writing ZPL.
- Import an existing ZPL and edit its supported elements.
- Keep the label content in your browser.
- Convert labels from EPL2, DPL, TSPL or an image.
- Work in your language, with templates and generators included.
Labelary fits better when you need…
- A REST API to render ZPL automatically on your server.
- An advanced linter with command-by-command warnings.
- Specific ZPL transformations, such as converting print density.
Frequently asked questions
Is EditorZPL free?
Yes. The main tools are free and you don't need to create an account.
Can I preview ZPL like Labelary?
Yes. Paste your code in the ZPL viewer and it renders instantly in your browser.
Can I import and edit a ZPL I already have?
Yes. Supported commands become elements you can move and edit; unrecognised parts are kept unchanged.
Is my ZPL sent to a server?
The label is rendered locally in your browser; it isn't uploaded to an external rendering API.
Does EditorZPL have an API like Labelary?
A REST API is in progress. You can join the waitlist on the API page.
Does EditorZPL fully replace Labelary?
For visual editing, ZPL import and local preview, yes. Labelary keeps an edge on its API, its advanced linter and some ZPL transformations, so many teams use both.
Try EditorZPL now
Open the visual editor or paste your ZPL in the viewer. Nothing to install, no signup.