ZPL Tools and Resources
Everything you need to work with Zebra Programming Language
What is ZPL?
ZPL (Zebra Programming Language) is a programming language developed by Zebra Technologies to control their thermal printers. ZPL uses specific commands to define the format, position, and content of labels, including text, barcodes, and graphics.
ZPL files contain instructions that the printer interprets to generate physical labels. These instructions are composed of commands that begin with the character "^" followed by letters indicating the action to perform.
Our ZPL tools
ZPL Online Viewer
View your ZPL files directly in the browser without needing a physical printer.
Go to ZPL viewer →ZPL Validator
Verify and analyze your ZPL labels to detect errors and receive improvement suggestions.
Go to validator →ZPL to PDF Converter
Transform your ZPL files into high-quality PDF documents for sharing or archiving.
Go to converter →ZPL Resources
Common ZPL commands
| Comando | Descripción | Ejemplo |
|---|---|---|
| ^XA | Start format | ^XA |
| ^XZ | End format | ^XZ |
| ^FO | Field origin | ^FO100,100 |
| ^FD | Field data | ^FDExample text^FS |
| ^FS | Field separator | ^FS |