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Convert BTW to PNG

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 14, 2026
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Is it possible to convert BTW to PNG?
Yes - BTW converts to PNG.

BarTender (free trial available) is the only program that reads .btw files; use File > Export > Export Label Image, select PNG, and set at least 300 DPI. PNG's lossless compression is preferred over JPG for labels because it keeps barcode edges sharp.

Also to PNG: QOI · APM · PBM

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert BTW to PNG?

A .btw file is a proprietary BarTender label design that only BarTender on Windows can open. Exporting to PNG provides a portable, print-ready image that anyone can view without BarTender - useful for proofing, embedding in documents, or archiving a visual record of the label design.

How to convert BTW to PNG

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Open the .btw via File > Open, choose File > Export > Export Label Image, select PNG, set DPI to 300 or higher (600+ for dense barcodes such as QR or Data Matrix), and save.

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Open the .btw in BarTender, go to File > Print, select an image output option in the print panel, choose PNG and set the DPI, then confirm to save.

About these formats

.BTW BarTender Label Document (barcode/label design file)

A BTW file is a barcode and label design created in BarTender, the professional label software from Seagull Scientific. Only BarTender opens it - there is no free third-party viewer. To…

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.PNG Portable Network Graphics

A PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format. Every modern OS, browser, and image app opens PNGs natively - just double-click. The most common questions are not about…

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Quality & what to watch

  • Use PNG rather than JPG for barcodes - lossless compression keeps bar edges sharp; JPEG artefacts can cause scan failures.
  • Export at 300 DPI minimum; use 600 DPI for small or dense barcodes (QR, Data Matrix, GS1).
  • Variable data is frozen at export time - the PNG shows one static label with whatever data was active, not the full template.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to buy BarTender?
No - the free trial from bartendersoftware.com is fully featured for a limited period and covers exporting a single label as PNG.
Is there any free online converter?
No - .btw is a proprietary, undocumented format; no online tool or third-party viewer reads it.
Will the barcode in the PNG actually scan?
Yes, if you export at sufficient resolution (300 DPI minimum); at screen resolution (~72 DPI) the barcode may look fine but fail a scanner.