The shipping label is the workhorse of logistics: a 4×6" thermal label that carries the recipient address, the sender return details and a scannable tracking barcode. This ready-made ZPL template is laid out for clarity at a glance and prints on any ZPL-compatible Zebra printer.
What is this label for?
A shipping label tells everyone where a parcel is going, who sent it and how to track it. Carriers and warehouse staff scan its Code 128 barcode at pick-up, sorting and delivery, so the data must stay sharp and correctly positioned — exactly what this template guarantees at 203, 300 and 600 DPI.
What this template includes
- Recipient name and full delivery address
- Sender / return address
- Tracking number as a Code 128 barcode
- Order or reference and date
When to use it
- E-commerce order fulfilment and dropshipping
- Courier and parcel shipments (DHL, UPS, FedEx, GLS)
- Warehouse dispatch and pick-and-pack
- Returns and exchange labels
How to edit it in EditorZPL
Click “Open in editor” to load this template in the visual editor. Change the text, sizes, fonts and barcodes by clicking each element, then export to ZPL, PNG or PDF — no installation required.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a shipping label be?
The de-facto standard is 4×6 inches (102×152 mm), which matches most thermal label rolls and carrier requirements. This template is optimised for that size, but you can change it in the editor.
Can I use my carrier's tracking barcode?
Yes. Open the template in the editor and replace the barcode data with your tracking number; Code 128 encodes the alphanumeric formats used by virtually all carriers.
Will it print on any Zebra printer?
Yes — it's standard ZPL, so it prints on any ZPL-compatible Zebra (and most compatible) thermal printer at 203, 300 or 600 DPI.