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LxveAce Tag Studio

License Release Windows macOS Linux

The industrial-grade label & tag design studio that prints to anything.

LxveAce Tag Studio combines an intuitive drag-and-drop canvas with powerful multi-machine export. Design once, print to Trotec laser engravers, Panduit thermal printers, Roland vinyl cutters, and more — without leaving the editor.

Key Features

Canvas & Design

  • Drag-drop editor: Place, rotate, and resize text, barcodes, images, and shapes
  • Multi-select & marquee: Shift-click or rubber-band select; move the whole group together
  • Smart alignment guides: Snap to other elements' edges and centers, with live guide lines
  • Align & distribute: Six-way alignment plus even horizontal/vertical spacing
  • Rich element library: Text with 20+ system fonts, Code128B/Code39/QR barcodes, images, and geometric shapes
  • Smart data binding: Link elements to CSV or Excel columns for instant batch label generation
  • Undo/redo, zoom, nudge & keyboard shortcuts: Professional-grade editing workflow (press ? for the shortcut list)

Export & Integration

  • Multi-format output: PDF, SVG, and PNG (high-DPI raster), plus per-machine native formats:
    • Trotec: Native Ruby import (vector PDF/SVG)
    • Panduit Easy-Mark Plus: CSV thermal format
    • Roland BN-20A: VersaWorks bridge (PDF/EPS)
    • Zebra / thermal: ZPL II jobs for most ZPL-compatible printers
  • N-up sheet layout: Tile a label across Letter/A4/Legal/Tabloid with margins and gutters, paginated automatically
  • Batch mode: Merge a template with CSV or Excel data rows for 10s–1000s of labels in one run

Barcode Support

  • Code 128B: Full ASCII 32–126 support (inventory, shipping)
  • Code 39: Alphanumeric, check digit optional
  • QR: Dynamic data encoding, any URL or text
  • Smart quiet zones and customizable text rendering

Templates & Presets

  • Bundled library: Industry-standard sizes (2x1, 4x6, asset tags, shipping labels)
  • Category-tagged: Asset, Inventory, Shipping, Custom
  • Machine hints: Templates flag compatible machines
  • Extend: Add custom templates via the templates folder

Security & Credentials

  • OS credential storage: Machine authentication tokens stored in Windows DPAPI, macOS Keychain, Linux Secret Service — never in config files
  • No telemetry: Complete data privacy
  • Signed installers: Code integrity verified on every install

Supported Machines

Vendor Model Format Status
Trotec Speedy 100/360 Ruby import (vector) Stable
Panduit Easy-Mark Plus Proprietary CSV (thermal) Stable
Roland BN-20A VersaWorks (vector/raster) Stable
Zebra / generic ZD/GK/GX/ZT & ZPL-compatible ZPL II job Beta (verify on device)

Need a different machine? The adapter system is extensible — contact us for custom support.

Downloads

Latest Version: 0.2.0 (Stable)

Installers and templates are published by CI on every release. Visit our GitHub Releases page to download:

  • Windows: LxveAce-Tag-Studio-0.2.0-Setup.exe
  • macOS: LxveAce-Tag-Studio-0.2.0-arm64.dmg (Apple Silicon) / LxveAce-Tag-Studio-0.2.0-x64.dmg
  • Linux: lxveace-tag-studio-0.2.0.AppImage or .deb / .rpm

System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows 10 (21H2) or later
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 250 MB free disk space
  • .NET Framework 4.7+ (installer bundles if missing)

macOS

  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 250 MB free disk space
  • Intel or Apple Silicon support

Linux

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or equivalent (Debian-based)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • 250 MB free disk space
  • GTK 3.0+ development libraries (auto-installed on Debian/Ubuntu)

Getting Started

1. Install

Download the installer for your platform and run it. On Windows & macOS, the app will auto-update when new versions are available.

2. Open a Template

Launch Tag Studio → FileNew from Template. Browse the bundled library (Asset, Inventory, Shipping, etc.) or import your own .tagstudio document.

3. Design

  • Click the canvas to add elements (Text, Barcode, Image, Shapes)
  • Drag to move, rotate handles for angles, corner handles to resize
  • Use the properties panel on the right to style fonts, colors, and barcode symbols
  • Bind data fields for batch mode (e.g., link barcode to "AssetID" column in CSV)

4. Export

  • Single label: File → Export → choose format (PDF, native machine format)
  • Batch mode: File → Export with Data → upload CSV → select rows → export
  • Choose output folder; Tag Studio handles the rest

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Tag Studio with a machine not in the supported list?

Tag Studio's adapter system is extensible. We support Trotec, Panduit, and Roland out of the box, but we can add support for your hardware. Contact our support team with the machine model and API docs.

How do I merge a template with 1000 shipping labels from a CSV?

Open the template → FileExport with Data → upload your CSV (columns: Tracking ID, Recipient, Barcode) → select all rows → click Export. Tag Studio will generate a multi-page PDF or native format with one label per row.

Are my designs and data encrypted?

Documents are JSON files stored on your computer — tag studio does not upload them anywhere. Machine credentials (auth tokens, API keys) are stored in your OS credential store (Windows DPAPI, macOS Keychain, Linux Secret Service), never in plain text.

What fonts are available?

Tag Studio includes 20+ system fonts: Arial, Helvetica, Segoe UI, Times New Roman, Georgia, Courier New, Consolas, Impact, and more. All render natively in the canvas and export to PDF/machine formats.

Can I rotate or skew elements?

Yes. Every element (text, barcode, image, shape) supports free rotation about its center (in degrees). Skew is not yet supported but is on the roadmap.

Does Tag Studio work offline?

Yes. The app is entirely offline except when exporting to cloud-connected machines (future roadmap). Templates, fonts, and editors run locally.

How do I update to a new version?

On Windows & macOS, Tag Studio will notify you of updates and install them in the background. On Linux, use your package manager or download the latest .AppImage / .deb / .rpm.

I found a security issue. Who do I contact?

Please see SECURITY.md for responsible disclosure instructions.

Support & Feedback

License

LxveAce Tag Studio is a proprietary, commercial product. Use of the software is governed by the License Agreement included in this distribution. A 14-day evaluation is included; after the trial, a license key is required to remove the export watermark (designing remains available). Licenses are verified offline against an embedded signing key — no account or server needed.

See LICENSE for full terms.

Credits

LxveAce Tag Studio is built with:

  • Electron — Cross-platform desktop apps
  • React — UI framework
  • Konva — Canvas rendering & interaction
  • jsPDF — PDF generation

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LxveAce Tag Studio — multi-machine label and tag designer (Trotec, Panduit, Roland). Signed installers and templates.

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