Files with zpl extension can be often encountered in context of barcode labels. These are print instruction files for labels made using the ZebraDesigner software.

There are 4 other file types using
the ZPL file extension!

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ZPL file extension - ZebraDesigner label print data

What is zpl file? How to open zpl files?

File type specification:

Graphics file type icon Graphics file type

File extension zpl is nowadays best know for the use in ZebraDesigner, a family of products dedicated for barcode label and tag design.

ZPL is the programming language behind Zebra label and .zpl files are smal text files that contain instructions for the printers to properly print label.

The actual labels are saved in .lbl files.

Updated: January 5, 2024

The default software associated to open zpl file:

ZebraDesigner icon

ZebraDesigner  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Zebra Technologies

ZebraDesigner is a software designed for creating industry-standard and compliant labels, including both fixed and variable data.

Help how to open:

These files are only used in ZebraDesigner software.

How to convert:

No export for .zpl files is possible, only the label designs (.lbl) can be exported.

Find converter to zpl file type:

lbl to zpl

m3u to zpl

List of software applications associated to the .zpl file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open zpl file, edit zpl file, convert zpl file, view zpl file, play zpl file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting zpl files.

Software that open zpl file - ZebraDesigner label print data

Programs supporting the exension zpl on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about ZebraDesigner for open zpl file action.

Microsoft Windows:

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