If you have hundreds of static labels with minimal variable data, recreating each one manually can take days. You can use the original layout as a background visual guide to speed up the process. Step 1: Export the LBL as an Image Open the .lbl file in its original design program. Go to or Print to PDF .

Inspect the label closely. Fonts, barcode dimensions, and text wrapping may shift slightly due to decades of software updates.

If you have a large library of labels, manual recreation may be too slow. Some third-party utilities can bridge the gap:

Whether your labels connect to an external source like an .

Ensure your label dimensions match the original exactly.

Because a direct converter doesn't exist, the best approach is to use your original software as a reference to manually recreate the label in BarTender. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Delete or hide the background tracing image once the design matches. Step 4: Reconnect Data Sources

: In BarTender Designer, go to File > Page Setup > Background .

: Once finished, delete the background image and save the file as a BarTender Document (.btw) .

If you search online, you may find websites claiming to convert LBL files to BTW online for free.

Right-click on the blank template canvas and select . Navigate to the Background tab.

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:

Option B: Bulk Migration via BarTender Professional/Enterprise