Open the .lbl file and export the label design as a high-resolution image (PNG or TIFF). In BarTender: Page Setup Select the Background and browse for the exported image of your .lbl file. The image will now sit behind your workspace as a guide. 2. Rebuild the Dynamic Elements
Most modern versions of BarTender (v2016, v2021, and v2022) have native import filters for ZebraDesigner files.
Whether your labels rely on or complex scripts (VBScript/Python) Share public link
Because these formats rely on entirely different rendering engines, you cannot simply rename the file extension from .lbl to .btw . Doing so will corrupt the file and make it unreadable.
Seagull Scientific offers specialized deployment and migration services. Their technical teams use internal proprietary conversion scripts and automated tools to bulk-migrate competitive label formats (like NiceLabel .lbl) directly into optimized BarTender .btw files.
Before starting the migration, it is critical to understand what each file type represents, as .lbl is a generic extension used by multiple legacy systems:
Check the exact symbology used in the LBL file (e.g., Code 128, GS1 DataMatrix, or QR Code). Recreate the barcode object using BarTender’s native tool.
Method 3: Using Modern System Integration (Graphics Pass-Through)
Identify whether the LBL file used local printer fonts or TrueType fonts. Use identical font sizing to prevent text clipping.
