Free jar label template

How it works

1. Paste your list. Copy rows from Excel or Google Sheets, with the heading row, or upload the file. Use one column for the name, such as Jam, and one for the date. Each row becomes one jar label.
2. Pick a round or square sheet. Choose Avery® 22807 for 2-inch round labels, or a smaller round sheet for spice jars.
3. Set the wording and print. Put the name in big letters and the date small underneath. Print a test on plain paper, hold it over a sheet, then print at 100%.

Make jar labels

Sheets for jars

Pick the sheet by the size of the flat area on your jar. Round labels suit jars with a round label area, and square labels suit boxes and square containers:

Measure your jar before you buy. A label should sit on the flat part of the jar, not over a curve or a lid edge. Check each sheet page for the full measurements.

Names, dates and spice jars

Keep the name short, and write the date the same way every time. A short name fits a small label, and a clear date helps you find the oldest jar first. For spice jars, use the 1.5-inch round sheet and keep the words to one or two. Full recipes do not fit on a label, so write those on a card.

Common problems

• The label is too big for the jar. Measure the flat area first, then choose a smaller sheet.
• The ink smears. Let the labels dry fully before you handle them, and print on a laser printer or your printer's best setting. Smudges are more likely on glossy paper.
• The labels do not line up. Check the paper size, turn off Fit to page and print at 100%.

Ideas you can type

The AI helper changes every label at once. Try asking for:

• "Put the name in big letters and the date small under it"
• "Make the labels for Honey gold"
• "Make the labels where Type is Jam red"
• "Sort the labels by Shelf"
• "Add our logo to the top of each label" (after you add your logo in the Design step)

Before you print

• Print at 100%. Turn off Fit to page, so the labels keep their size.
• Test first. Print one page on plain paper, and hold it over a sheet to check the lines.
• Check the paper size. Most sheets on this list are US Letter.

Tips

• Use the same date format on every label, such as 2026-10 or Oct 2026.
• Keep one test sheet in a folder, so you can compare later prints.
• Write a short note on the list for jars that need a freezer label.
• Print a few spare labels for mistakes.
• For a list in a spreadsheet, see how to print labels from Excel. You can also find free Word and PDF templates for every sheet.