Different software platforms calculate barcode quiet zones (the white space around a barcode) differently. Always scan your newly created .btw labels with a physical barcode scanner before sending them to production.
In your new BarTender BTW file, go to File > Database Connection Setup . Follow the wizard to link your Excel sheet or SQL database.
Click File > Save As . Choose your destination folder, ensure the save format is set to BarTender Document (*.btw) , and click Save . Scenario 2: Converting NiceLabel LBL to BarTender BTW convert lbl file to btw
Do you have a large that need converting, or are you just looking to move a handful of templates ?
If your .lbl file is linked to a database (like Excel or SQL), you can reconnect that same data source in BarTender using the . Follow the wizard to link your Excel sheet or SQL database
: In the file type dropdown, select NiceLabel Files (*.lbl) or Generic Label Files .
If your organization has hundreds or thousands of legacy NiceLabel LBL templates, manual recreation is inefficient. Scenario 2: Converting NiceLabel LBL to BarTender BTW
Most commonly associated with NiceLabel , ZebraDesigner , or LabelView . These files contain proprietary design data, field mapping, and layout instructions.
If you have thousands of legacy LBL files that need converting, reach out to an official partner, as they have enterprise-level scripting tools capable of batch-migrating complex legacy deployments.
A .BTW file is the proprietary document format for , the industry-leading label design and printing software from Seagull Scientific. Unlike .LBL , the .BTW format is exclusive to BarTender. It contains a rich amount of label data, including the template design, data entry forms, database connections, print settings, and barcode formatting. It's a robust format built for complex, enterprise-level labeling needs.