# Shipping Label Generator - Complete Guide

> Generate professional shipping labels for COD and prepaid orders. Free label templates for Indian sellers.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/tools/ecommerce-tools/shipping-label-generator

Create professional shipping labels for your e-commerce orders.

## How to Use

### Step 1: Sender Details

Enter your business information:

- Company name
- Address
- City, State, PIN code
- Contact number

### Step 2: Recipient Details

Add customer shipping info:

- Customer name
- Delivery address
- City, State, PIN code
- Phone number

### Step 3: Order Details

Specify order information:

- Order ID/AWB number
- Order date
- Payment method (COD/Prepaid)
- COD amount (if applicable)
- Package contents
- Weight

### Step 4: Generate & Print

- Preview the label
- Download as PDF
- Print on label paper or A4

## Label Information

### Standard Label Includes

- Sender information
- Recipient information
- Order/AWB number
- Barcode (scannable)
- Payment type indicator
- COD amount (if COD)
- Return address
- Handling instructions

### COD Labels

Special features:

- COD amount prominently displayed
- "Cash on Delivery" marker
- Collection amount for courier

### Prepaid Labels

- "PREPAID" marker
- No collection amount
- Standard delivery info

## Best Practices

### For Printing

- Use 4x6 inch label paper if available
- Alternatively, print on A4 and cut
- Ensure barcode is clear
- Use waterproof labels for monsoon

### For Packaging

- Apply label on top surface
- Keep barcode unobstructed
- Cover with clear tape
- Ensure label is flat (no wrinkles)

### For Tracking

- Keep copy of AWB numbers
- Link to tracking system
- Update customer with tracking

## Related Tools

- [Shipping Rate Calculator](https://edesy.in/tools/shipping-rate-calculator) - Compare rates
- [Volumetric Weight Calculator](https://edesy.in/tools/volumetric-weight-calculator) - Calculate dim weight
- [COD/RTO Calculator](https://edesy.in/tools/cod-rto-calculator) - Factor in return costs