Auto Crop and Print Vinted Shipping Labels to 4x6 Format (Complete Guide)

Use fetchin to automatically process all your Vinted shipping labels - it fetches labels from your orders, detects courier type (Yodel, InPost, Evri), crops each label to perfect 4x6 format, adds SKUs automatically, and merges everything into one PDF ready to print. Process 50 labels in just 2.5 minutes instead of spending 1.5-2.5 hours doing it manually. No more manual cropping, no more matching labels to orders - it's all automated.

If you've tried printing Vinted shipping labels on a 4x6 label printer, you've probably experienced the frustration: labels don't fit, waste paper, or print incorrectly sized. Sound familiar? Here's how to fix it.

Why Vinted Labels Don't Fit 4x6 Printers

Vinted provides labels in formats optimised for their system and casual sellers, not standard label printers or seasoned resellers running businesses. Labels are often returned on A4-sized PDFs, include extra whitespace, different aspect ratios, and courier-specific layouts (Yodel, InPost, Evri all differ). The result? It's not convenient for resellers using label printers - labels print too small or too large, wasting paper and time.

The Solution: Crop labels to proper 4x6 format before printing.

The Problem with Manual Cropping

Many smaller Vinted sellers use Bluetooth label printers (like MUNBYN, Brother, Dymo) with mobile apps. They'll import the PDF label from Vinted and crop manually in the app, which takes a minimum of 20-30 seconds just for cropping alone. It's tedious, but it works if you're only doing a few orders.

Per order (manual process):

• Open first order: 20 seconds
• Download label: 10 seconds
• Crop to 4x6: 30 seconds (or 20-30 seconds in mobile app)
• Add SKU manually (typing or writing on label): 1-2 minutes
• Print: 10 seconds
• Total per order: 2-3 minutes

For 50 orders: 100-150 minutes (1.5-2.5 hours)

Manual cropping doesn't scale though. If you're processing more than a handful of orders, automation becomes essential - otherwise you're spending hours on something that should take minutes.

Batch Label Processing

Processing labels one-by-one is painfully slow. Batch processing saves hours and your sanity:

The Batch Workflow:

1. Fetch All Labels - Download labels from all outstanding orders at once
2. Batch Crop - Process all labels together, auto-detect courier type, crop each to 4x6 format
3. Merge PDF - Combine all cropped labels into one PDF in order
4. Print All - Print entire PDF at once, labels in correct sequence

Time saved: 80-90% vs. manual processing

Adding SKUs to Labels

One of the biggest headaches is matching printed labels to orders. Adding SKUs solves this completely:

The Problem: You've got 20+ labels printed, no idea which label goes with which order, wasting time matching labels to items, and the constant risk of applying the wrong label. Nightmare.

The Solution: Add SKU to each label during processing. The SKU appears on the printed label, so you match the label to the item by SKU. No confusion, no mistakes, no stress.

Automated Method: Tools detect the SKU from order data, automatically add it to the label in the optimal position (without obscuring the barcode or address), and process all labels in batch. It's seamless.

Time saved: 30-60 minutes for 50 labels

Printer Settings for 4x6 Labels

When using automation tools like fetchin, you receive a merged 4x6 PDF file with all labels already perfectly sized and cropped. This means you can just use "Fit to Page" or whatever setting works best with your printer - the labels are already formatted correctly, so you don't need to mess around with settings.

Essential Settings:

• Paper Size: Select "4x6" or "4 x 6 inches"
• Scaling: With pre-cropped 4x6 PDFs, "Fit to Page" works fine
• Quality: Standard quality is fine, higher quality for barcode clarity

Common Issues:

• Label too small → Check your printer paper size settings
• Label cut off → Check printer margins/paper size margins in settings - they might be too large
• Barcode won't scan → Increase quality, check cropping didn't damage it

Complete Label Processing Workflow

Manual Workflow (Not Recommended):

• Per order: Open (20s), Download (10s), Crop (30s), Add SKU (1-2 min), Print (10s)
• Total for 50 orders: 100-150 minutes (1.5-2.5 hours)

Optimised Automated Workflow:

• Generate picklist: 60 seconds
• Batch fetch and crop all labels: 60 seconds
• Batch add SKUs: 5 seconds
• Merge into single PDF: 5 seconds
• Print entire PDF: 5 seconds
• Total: ~2.5 minutes

Time saved: 1.5-2.5 hours for 50 labels

Tools for Label Processing

Free Options (Manual):

• PDF Editors: Adobe Acrobat Reader, online tools (ILovePDF, SmallPDF)
• Screenshotting: Take a screenshot on your laptop or phone, then crop the image. Works in a pinch, but struggle to scale - very limiting and wasted time.
• Limitations: One label at a time, no courier detection, manual SKU addition, and honestly? It's time-consuming

Automation Tools:

• Fetch all labels automatically
• Detect courier type (Yodel, InPost, Evri)
• Crop each label to 4x6 format
• Add SKUs automatically
• Merge into single PDF
• Benefits: Process 50 labels in ~2.5 minutes, consistent quality, SKUs already on labels, ready to print in order. It's a game-changer.

Tools like fetchin automate this entire process. Learn more in our label processing guide.

Common Label Printing Problems

Labels Print Too Small: Printer scaling set to "Fit to Page" → Set to "Actual Size" or "100%", disable "Fit to Page"

Labels Cut Off at Edges: Printer margins/paper size margins in settings too large → Adjust printer margins, make sure paper size is set to 4x6, test with one label first

Barcode Won't Scan: Poor cropping damaged barcode, or print quality too low → Make sure cropping preserves the barcode area, increase print quality

Labels Out of Order: Printed individually, or PDF pages mixed up → Process labels in picklist order, merge into single PDF, print entire PDF at once

Can't Match Labels to Orders: No SKUs on labels, labels not in order → Add SKUs during processing, maintain label order matching picklist order

Getting Started

The process is straightforward:

1. Add a SKU system - Use SKUs in your product descriptions (e.g., "SKU: ABC-123"). Apply a sticker with this SKU on each item to identify which product is which when it comes to picking and shipping.

2. Organise your storage - Use labels, storage bins, and organisation systems to keep items organised and aid in picking.

3. Sign up to fetchin - Our automation tool handles the rest:

   • Generates picklists automatically (see our picklist guide)
   • Fetches and crops all labels to 4x6 format
   • Adds SKUs to labels automatically
   • Merges everything into a single PDF ready to print

4. Process and print - Generate your picklist, process labels, and print the merged PDF. Labels are already in order with SKUs visible, making matching easy.

That's it! The automation handles all the time-consuming bits, so you can focus on packing and shipping. Simple.

Key Takeaways

• Vinted labels need cropping - They're not formatted for 4x6 printers
• Each courier is different - Yodel, InPost, and Evri need different handling
• Batch processing saves hours - Never process labels one-by-one
• SKUs on labels eliminate confusion - Match labels to orders easily
• Automation scales - Manual methods don't work for high volume

Ready to fix your label printing? Start by testing one label - crop it to 4x6 and verify it prints correctly. Then scale to batch processing. For high-volume sellers, automation tools like fetchin that crop, format, and add SKUs automatically can save hours every day. Check out our pricing and documentation to learn more.