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Labels File Converter: Roll to Sheet

This tool helps you combine multiple PDF pages (like product tags or shipping labels) onto a single sheet for easy printing on standard label paper. Useful for DistruLabel users who want to turn their roll labels into a grid sheet.

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Written by Buddy (Adam)
Updated over a week ago

How to use the Label Converter Tool

This tool helps you combine multiple PDF pages (like product tags or shipping labels) onto a single sheet for easy printing on standard label paper.

How to create your labels

Follow these steps to generate your print-ready PDF:

  1. Upload your file: Click πŸ“‚ Upload PDF and select the file containing your individual labels.

  2. Set your paper size: Enter the Width and Height of the physical paper you are printing on (e.g., 8.5 x 11 for standard US Letter).

  3. Configure the layout: Enter the dimensions for a single label and define your grid (Rows and Columns).

  4. Check the preview: Look at the Live Preview panel to verify your alignment.

    • The Image shows your artwork.

    • The Red Box represents the cut line (the edge of the sticker).

  5. Download: Click ⬇️ Generate PDF to save your high-resolution file.


Understanding the Settings

1. Page & Label Size

  • Page Width/Height: This must match your physical printer paper exactly.

  • Label Width/Height: Measure one individual sticker on your sheet and enter the exact size in inches.

2. Grid & Sheet

This tells the tool where the stickers are located on the page.

  • Cols & Rows: Enter how many stickers fit across (Cols) and down (Rows).

  • H. Gap / V. Gap: Enter the empty space between stickers.

    πŸ’‘ Tip: If your labels touch each other with no space in between, set the Gaps to 0.

3. Style & Fit

Control how your artwork fits inside the label area:

  • Fit (Keep Aspect): Recommended. Shrinks your image until it fits completely inside the label. This prevents cutting off information but may leave white space on the sides.

  • Fill (Crop to Box): Zooms in until the sticker is fully covered. This looks great but might cut off the edges of your artwork.

  • Stretch (Distort): Forces the image to fit exactly by stretching it. Only use this if your artwork dimensions don't match the label shape.

Border:

  • Set to 0 for no border.

  • Set to 1 (or higher) to add a black outline, which is helpful for manual cutting.


Common Issues & Solutions

My labels are printing slightly off-center

Printers often shift slightly. You can correct this by adjusting the Page Margins:

  • If the print is too high, increase the Top Margin (e.g., add 0.1).

  • Important: When printing the final PDF, ensure your printer settings are set to "Scale: 100%" or "Do Not Scale." Never select "Fit to Page."

The tool is running slowly

This tool processes files directly in your browser to keep your data secure. If you upload a very large file (e.g., 40MB+), it may take a moment to process.

🚧 Note: If the tool freezes, try splitting your PDF into smaller batches (e.g., 50 labels at a time) before uploading.

The preview looks blurry

Don't worry! The Live Preview uses a lower resolution to keep the tool fast. The final Generated PDF will be high-resolution (300 DPI) and crisp for scanning barcodes and QR codes.

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