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# Designing labels

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#### **What barcode format does BoxHero use?**

When you auto-generate a barcode in BoxHero, the system creates a 13-digit number in the **EAN-13 format**. When designing a label, you can choose a different barcode format. If you don’t select one, Code128 is used by default because it offers broad compatibility.

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#### **Which barcode types are supported (1D, 2D, QR)?**

BoxHero supports both 1D barcodes and 2D barcodes.

* For **1D**, supported formats include Code128, Code39, Code93, EAN-13, ITF, and STF.
* For **2D**, BoxHero supports QR codes and Data Matrix codes.

#### **Can I customize the label size or layout?**

Yes. BoxHero offers two ways to create labels: you can choose from pre-designed templates for common label sheets and thermal rolls, or create a custom design to build a label from scratch with full control over layout, sizing, and positioning.

If your label size isn't listed in the templates, you can enter custom dimensions manually.

#### **Can I add an image or logo to a barcode label?**

Yes. Use the <mark style="color:$primary;">`Create Custom Design`</mark> option when printing your barcode labels. This gives you full control over the label layout, including the ability to add images, logos, and custom text.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Pro Tip:** You can also link an image element to each item's saved photo. Select `+ Add variable` > `Item Photo` and your label template will auto-pull the corresponding photo.
{% endhint %}

{% embed url="<https://customer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com/3bed97e3e71f15e019d935bf3faceadd/iframe?autoplay=true&controls=false&letterboxColor=transparent&loop=true&muted=true&poster=https://customer-0jrbilsa8yt3k758.cloudflarestream.com/3bed97e3e71f15e019d935bf3faceadd/thumbnails/thumbnail.jpg?height=1080&preload=true>" %}

#### **Can I save barcode labels as image files?**

Not directly. Barcode labels can only be saved as a PDF. To download, click <mark style="color:$primary;">`Print`</mark> and select <mark style="color:$primary;">`Save as PDF`</mark>.