BarTender Life Cycle Schedule

As our technology evolves, our latest BarTender editions increase in capabilities and capacities to do more than what was possible before. In addition to new features and functionalities, the latest release of BarTender continues to be even easier to use helping reduce training time and making your print operations more efficient. If you are not running the latest version of BarTender, learn more below to see how you can get updated today.

BarTender Version	Release Date	EOS (End of Support)
BarTender 12	Feb 20, 2026	March 31, 2032
BarTender 11.4 -11.X	March 10, 2025	March 31, 2031
BarTender 2022	April 26, 2022	April 30, 2028
BarTender 2021	November 2, 2020	December 31, 2027
BarTender 2019	April 8, 2019	December 31, 2027*
BarTender 2016	Nov 11, 2015	December 31, 2027*
BarTender 10 and earlier	March 1, 2012	December 31, 2027*

*BarTender 2019 and earlier versions have limited access to Support. After November 30, 2026, BarTender 2021 will also have limited access to Support. Learn more

How to Update

Step 1

Have an active Maintenance and Support Agreement (MSA)

Not sure if you have an active MSA? Our team is happy to assist.

Step 2

Download the latest BarTender from the Customer Portal

Need help updating BarTender? Our Professional Services team can help ensure a successful migration.

“**WARNING**: installing the latest BarTender Software version while not on an active MSA plan may overwrite your existing label template data.

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Product Release Notes

October 20, 2026

Import. Select. Print. A smarter way to create labels with Intelligent Forms

BarTender Labeling's latest update enhances Intelligent Forms with external data import, conditional filtering, and label previews to simplify label printing, reduce manual errors, and improve operator efficiency. The release also introduces service accounts for automated machine-to-machine authentication and tenant-wide SSO enforcement to strengthen security and streamline labeling operations.

October 20, 2026

Scan. Verify. Track. A simpler way to move items between zones

Discover the latest BarTender Track & Trace enhancements that simplify item movement, improve inventory visibility, and strengthen traceability. New features include QR code-based zone transfers, destination verification, expanded serialization support, and convenient in-app help resources.

September 9, 2026

Simplify label printing workflows: Smarter Intelligent Forms and expanded direct cloud printing

BarTender Cloud Labeling 12.4 simplifies label printing with expanded direct cloud printing for TSC printers and smarter Intelligent Forms. These enhancements help reduce IT dependencies, streamline printer setup, improve operator efficiency, and minimize labeling errors through more responsive, guided workflows.

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