Create QR Code and Barcode Labels

Create Labels on the Web

Select an item and click Create Label:

1. 1
   You will be taken to the label setup steps to pick paper, size, and attributes.
2. 2
   Select paper size.

   Sortly will recommend the correct Avery label sheet based on your paper and label size selections. You can purchase blank pre-cut label sheets through Amazon using the link provided.

   
3. 3
   Select label size.
4. 4
   Select any item details you want to include.

   You can include notes, price, tags, total value, or a custom field. Only one attribute can be selected at this time.

   
5. 5
   If supported, add a photo to your label.
6. 6
   If supported, include your company logo or an icon.
7. 7
   Add custom notes to the label (independent of item details).
8. 8
   Click Next once you have selected your attributes.
9. 9
   Select your Printing Options.

   • Label quantity: Print multiples of the same label.
   • Label start position: Start from a specific position on a partially used sheet to reduce waste.
   • Printing Instructions: Choose whether to include an instruction sheet in the PDF.
   • Send copy to email: Recommended so you have the PDF saved for future reprints.

   

Click Create Label and a PDF will be generated and downloaded for printing on your standard printer.

Create Labels on the Mobile App

1. 1
   Select one or more items.

   • Single item: Tap the three dots to the right of the item.
   • Multiple items: Long press one item, then tap additional items to select them.
2. 2
   Tap Create Labels.
3. 3
   Choose your label type, paper size, and label size.

   Select QR Label or Barcode Label (Ultra, Premium, and Enterprise plans only), then pick your paper and label size.

   
4. 4
   Tap Next and add item details and logo (if supported).

   You can include notes, price, tags, total value, or a custom field. Only one attribute can be selected at this time. A logo or icon can be added if the label size supports it.

   
5. 5
   Select your Printing Options.

   • Label quantity: Print multiples of the same label.
   • Label start position: Start from a specific position on a partially used sheet to reduce waste.
   • Printing Instructions: Choose whether to include an instruction sheet in the PDF.
   • Send copy to email: Recommended for easy reprinting later.
6. 6
   Tap Generate.

   You will be prompted to open the PDF directly or check your email for the file.

Single Label / Thermal Printers

Follow the same steps as above, but select Label Printer as the paper size.

QR Label

1. 1
   Select the label size.
2. 2
   Follow steps 4-9 in Create Labels on the Web.

Barcode Label

1. 1
   Select the label size.

   For Barcode labels, there is only one size available: 3/4 in x 2 in.

   
2. 2
   Follow steps 4-9 in Create Labels on the Web.

What can be included on a single/thermal label

Create QR and Barcode Labels in Bulk

You can generate labels for multiple items at once from a folder or using Advanced Search.

Printing Item Labels from a Folder (Web)

1. 1
   Navigate to the folder and select the items.

   Click the checkmark on each item, or choose All from the Bulk Edit Bar.

   
2. 2
   Click Create Label from the Bulk Edit Bar.
3. 3
   Follow the prompts to choose the label type, paper type, and label size.
4. 4
   A PDF will be generated. Send it to the printer of your choice.

Printing Item Labels from a Folder (Mobile)

1. 1
   Navigate to the folder and long press the items you want to print.
2. 2
   Tap the three dots in the upper right and choose Create Labels.
3. 3
   Choose your label size, label details, and print details.
4. 4
   Tap Generate, then open the PDF on your device or from your email to send to a printer.

Printing Item Labels from Several Folders (Web)

1. 1
   Go to Advanced Search, apply any filters, and select the items.

   Click the checkmark on each item, or choose All from the Bulk Edit Bar.

   
2. 2
   Click the three dots on the far right of the Bulk Edit Bar and choose Create Label.
3. 3
   Follow the prompts to choose label type, paper type, and label size.
4. 4
   Print directly to your printer.

Reprinting Existing Labels

When reprinting existing labels, the QR code or Barcode itself will not change, but you can adjust the label size, information, and add custom notes.

Navigate to the item and click the Printer icon:

Or click the three dots and choose Print Label: