🔢 What Is a Barcode in Dropstitch?
When you enable barcode generation, Dropstitch creates a unique barcode number for each product. This number is automatically prefilled in the Listing Grid and is also embedded in the barcode label you can print.
Why use barcodes?
✅ Prevent shipping errors between similar items
✅ Speed up checkout in store at pop-ups or markets
✅ Keep track of stock in your own system
✅ Easily scan items when receiving returns or doing inventory
⚙️ Barcode Settings Overview
You can access your barcode preferences under:
Settings → Preferences → Barcode Settings
Here’s what each toggle does:
Generate barcode: Turns on automatic barcode creation for each product
Automatic barcode download: Creates a PDF of barcode labels as soon as the product is listed to Shopify or other connected channels
Include product title / size / price / SKU: Adds this info to the label to make it readable by humans, not just scanners
Barcode format: Choose your label size (supports most common label sizes for various lableprinters)
🖨️ Barcode Label Format
💡 Don’t see your preferred label size in the dropdown? Just message us—we’re happy to add new formats on request.
📥 Automatic Barcode PDF Downloads
When Automatic Barcode Download is enabled, Dropstitch will generate a barcode label PDF for all newly listed items—right after they’re pushed to your connected channels (like Shopify).
You can download, review, and print these barcodes in one click—saving you time and ensuring everything is ready to scan.
💡 Best Practices
Print barcodes right after listing to avoid backlog
Stick barcodes on garments, hang tags, or poly bags depending on your workflow
Use a simple Dymo label printer for quick, high-volume printing
Scan barcodes at events to speed up sales or link stock to POS
Use SKUs + barcodes together for full internal traceability
🧠 Summary
Barcodes in Dropstitch help you track, sort, and sell with confidence. Whether you’re prepping for a big vintage fair or just trying to stay organized in your stockroom, our barcode tools are built to make your workflow faster and more accurate.
Need help setting up or printing? Just reach out—we’re here for you. 🧵