Excel to barcode: the reliable workflow
- Put the barcode value in its own spreadsheet column.
- Format that column as text if values contain leading zeros.
- Save or export the worksheet as CSV.
- Open Free & Easy Barcode, choose Bulk Generator, and upload the CSV.
- Tell the importer whether the first row contains headers, then select the barcode column.
- Choose the barcode type, process the batch, review any invalid rows, and download PNG or SVG ZIP files.
Preserve leading zeros
UPC, EAN, SKU, asset, and internal inventory values can begin with zero. Spreadsheet software sometimes converts those entries to numbers and removes the leading zero. Store the barcode column as text and verify the exported CSV before creating the batch.
What about direct XLSX upload?
Free & Easy Barcode currently creates XLSX inventory files for generated series, but the bulk importer itself accepts CSV/text rather than direct .xlsx uploads. This page describes the supported Excel-to-CSV workflow instead of implying that an Excel workbook can be uploaded directly.
Print barcode labels from spreadsheet data
After your values are prepared, choose the label workflow that matches the printer: use thermal label output for roll printers or Avery-compatible sheet layouts for laser and inkjet printers. Print at 100% / Actual Size and test a small sample before a full run.
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Need numbered values instead?
If the spreadsheet only exists to build ITEM-0001, ITEM-0002, and so on, skip the spreadsheet. The sequential barcode generator creates prefixes, starting numbers, and zero padding directly, up to 500 values.