Create barcodes from a CSV file

Use our provided PowerShell script to generate barcodes and save them as files in a directory on your Windows PC or Mac.

⚠️ Download PowerShell script Before following the steps below, make sure you click here to download the required PowerShell script to your computer first.

Note

Before getting started, make sure you have a CSV file that contains at least two columns - one with the content you wish to use in your barcodes, and the other with an identifier that will be used for the barcode filenames.

Windows Instructions

Follow these instructions if you’re using a device running Windows.

1. Install PowerShell on your PC if you don’t already have it. You can find out more about installing PowerShell here
2. Download the download_barcodes.ps1 script at the top of this page. Move it to a directory that contains your CSV file
3. Open the download_barcodes.ps1 script in a text editor of your choice, and update the values in the configuration section to match your needs. This includes setting your CSV filename, column names for the filename and barcode content, your license key, barcode symbology, size, file format and more
4. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the directory where this file is saved (eg. cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads)
5. Run the command .\download_barcodes.ps1 and your barcodes should start downloading into the directory you specified in step #3

Note

If you see the warning File download_barcodes.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170 then you’ll need to change the execution policy.

To do this, start Windows PowerShell with the “Run as administrator” option and run the command Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass.

macOS Instructions

Follow these instructions is you’re using a device running macOS.

1. Install PowerShell on your Mac if you don’t already have it. You can find out more about installing PowerShell here
2. Download the download_barcodes.ps1 script at the top of this page. Move it to a directory that contains your CSV file
3. Open the download_barcodes.ps1 script in a text editor of your choice, and update the values in the configuration section to match your needs. This includes setting your CSV filename, column names for the filename and barcode content, your license key, barcode symbology, size, file format and more
4. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the directory where this file is saved (eg. cd /Users/YourUsername/Downloads)
5. Run the command ./download_barcodes.ps1 and your barcodes should start downloading into the directory you specified in step #3