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P-Tux Label Designer

Free#33 of 35 in Barcode Labeling Software

P-Tux Label Designer: A free, open-source desktop tool for accurate offline Brother P-touch label design. Ranked #33 of 35 in Barcode Labeling Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for linux and macOS Brother P-touch users.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Linux and macOS Brother P-touch users
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Deployment
    Desktop
  • Facts checked
    19 Sep 2026
P-Tux Label Designer screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • Direct USB printing through the open-source ptouch-print utility
    • Inspectable .ptl templates support version control and offline editing
    • WYSIWYG design includes image adjustments, PNG export, and 180 DPI accuracy

  • Where it doesn't

    • Installation requires Python, PyQt6, and ptouch-print
    • Direct printing is limited to compatible Brother P-touch USB printers
    • The workflow is oriented to individual labels rather than batch operations

Our verdict on P-Tux Label Designer

P-Tux Label Designer is a free, open-source desktop application for designing labels for Brother P-touch printers on Linux and macOS. It suits users who want to create labels without a browser, cloud account, or online service. Its WYSIWYG canvas supports multiple text items, custom fonts, sizes, styles, resizing, and rotation. Images can be imported and adjusted for brightness, contrast, and size, while ruler tabs, supplementary margins, and 180 DPI print-pixel accuracy help with precise layouts.

Its strongest fit is offline, inspectable label work. Designs can be edited without a connected printer, saved as .ptl gzipped JSON files, and managed as version-controllable templates. PNG export provides a separate way to share or reuse finished labels. Automatic or manual tape-width selection supports supported widths from 6 mm to 36 mm. English and French language support adds practical flexibility for desktop teams working in either language.

Printing depends on the open-source ptouch-print utility and compatible Brother P-touch USB printers, and installation requires Python, PyQt6, and ptouch-print. That makes the product a focused desktop option rather than a browser-based labeling service. Choose it for Linux or macOS workflows that value local editing, transparent template files, image-capable design, and direct P-touch output. Consider another tool if your operation centers on variable data, batch printing, or broader connected-system workflows.

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P-Tux Label Designer pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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P-Tux Label Designer fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
DeploymentDesktop
Variable dataNot verified
Batch printingNot verified
Data importNot verified
API accessNot verified
Included usersNot verified
Print limitNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsLinux, macOS
Integrations1 integrations: ptouch-print
PricingFree plan
Websitep-tux.com
Facts checked19 Sep 2026

P-Tux Label Designer integrations

P-Tux Label Designer lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • ptouch-print

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