Label Maker for Mac
Download the Mac desktop version of our Label Designer. Create address, shipping, product, barcode, QR, sheet, and thermal-size labels from Excel or CSV, then export a print-ready PDF and print it through macOS.
See the Label Designer before you download
The Mac app uses the same visual editor as the web Label Designer: drag text, barcodes, QR codes, images, and spreadsheet fields onto a custom label, then export a print-ready PDF.
Same editor, two ways to work
Try the web version at /label-designer first. If it fits your workflow, the Mac app gives you a local-first desktop version.
Local-first on Mac
Excel/CSV files and designs stay on your Mac. The app prepares PDF files; printing happens through macOS and your printer settings.
Better for regular PDF exports
The Mac license is one-time. After activation, watermark-free PDF exports do not consume web credits.
Web stays useful for quick jobs
The web designer is great for quick browser tasks, shared links, and occasional exports that use credits or subscription access.
Choose Your Platform
Use the web tools when you need a browser workflow. Choose the Mac app when you want a desktop-first label maker that exports print-ready PDFs.
One-Time Mac App Pricing
Download the Mac app for free, then activate Pro with a website license when you need watermark-free PDF exports.
$49 - 1 Mac
One-time license for one Mac. Includes local Excel/CSV import, barcode and QR labels, thermal sizes, custom sizes, and watermark-free PDF export.
$99 - Up to 5 Macs
Multi-Mac license for shops, small teams, and shared label workflows. Same desktop PDF export features with activation on up to 5 Macs.
Mac App vs Web Version
Both versions share the same label-design workflow and export print-ready PDFs. The main difference is cost model, data location, and how often you export.
| Comparison criteria | Mac App One-time desktop license | Web Version Credits or subscription |
|---|---|---|
Price model | $49 one-time for 1 Mac, or $99 one-time for up to 5 Macs | Credits from $14.9, or monthly/yearly subscriptions |
Export cost after purchase | No web credits are deducted after the Mac license is activated; export watermark-free PDFs locally. | Watermark-free exports use credits or active subscription access. |
Best for | Regular Mac-based label work, local files, shops, warehouses, and repeated PDF exports | Quick browser jobs, shared links, cloud workflows, and occasional exports |
Local-first workflow | Excel, CSV, designs, and PDF exports stay on your Mac | Runs in the browser and uses your web account for credits/subscription access |
Output | Print-ready PDFs for address, shipping, product, barcode, QR, sheet, and thermal-size labels | Print-ready PDFs from the browser for the same label-design workflow |
Activation | Use checkout email and license key in the Mac app | Sign in and use credits or subscription access |
For frequent PDF label exports, the Mac app is usually more cost-effective because the license is one-time and exports do not spend web credits.
Why Choose Mac Desktop?
A local label designer for people who prepare PDF labels on a Mac.
🔒 Local Data Storage
Your designs and spreadsheet data stay on your Mac. Nothing needs to be uploaded just to prepare labels.
✅ Offline-Ready Workflow
Design labels and generate PDFs even when the network is unreliable. Useful for shops, warehouses, and back-office workstations.
📄 Print-Ready PDF Export
The app creates PDF files aligned for your label sheets or thermal label sizes. Open the PDF and print through macOS to your own printer.
🏷️ Flexible Label Types
Create address, shipping, product, return address, barcode, QR, sheet, and thermal-size labels from the same editor.
🧾 Local Excel & CSV Import
Import local Excel or CSV files, map columns to label fields, and reuse the same design for the next batch.
🖨️ Works With Your Printer Setup
Because output is PDF, it works with most printers supported by macOS, including standard inkjet/laser printers and many label printers such as Brother QL or Dymo.
🛡️ Apple Notarized
The Mac app is signed and notarized for safer installation on macOS.
⚡️ Native Desktop Feel
Built for Mac users who prefer a focused desktop workflow instead of keeping a browser tab open.
💰 Free To Try, Upgrade For Pro
Download the app, test the workflow, and activate Pro when you need watermark-free PDF exports.
🔄 Free Updates
Current major-version updates are included. Download the latest signed DMG from this page when a new version is available.
Mac App FAQ
Everything you need to know about the Mac desktop app
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Download Label Maker for Mac
Install the Mac desktop version of Label Designer, test the workflow, and activate Pro with a one-time website license when you need watermark-free PDF exports.
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