Barcode Generator

Create EAN-13, Code128, UPC-A and more barcodes instantly — free and browser-based

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Supported Formats

CODE128 — any text / digits
EAN-13  — 12–13 digits
UPC-A   — 11–12 digits
ITF-14  — 13–14 digits
CODE39  — A–Z, 0–9, - . $ / + %
MSI     — digits only
Pharma  — 3–131 (numeric)

EAN-13 requires 12 or 13 digits. Code128 accepts any text or numbers.

How to use?

  1. 1
    Choose a formatSelect the barcode type: EAN-13 for retail products, Code128 for logistics and inventory.
  2. 2
    Enter your contentType the number or text to encode. EAN-13 accepts only digits; Code128 accepts any character.
  3. 3
    DownloadClick Generate, then download the barcode as PNG for use in documents, labels, or print materials.

FAQ

What is an EAN-13 barcode?
EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the global standard barcode for retail products. Its 13 digits encode a country prefix, company identifier, product number, and check digit. It is printed on virtually every product sold in stores worldwide.
What is Code128?
Code128 is a high-density barcode that encodes all 128 ASCII characters. Widely used in logistics, shipping labels, and inventory management.

What Is a Barcode?

A barcode is a machine-readable representation of data encoded as parallel lines of varying widths. Optical scanners read barcodes in milliseconds and are used in retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing worldwide.

EAN-13

EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the global standard for retail product identification. The 13-digit code encodes a country prefix, company prefix, product number, and a check digit. It appears on virtually every product in supermarkets worldwide. Our generator validates and auto-calculates the check digit.

Code128

Code128 is a high-density, variable-length barcode that encodes the full 128-character ASCII set. It is widely used in shipping, warehousing, and inventory management.

UPC-A

UPC-A (Universal Product Code) is the dominant barcode standard in North America. It uses 12 digits and is compatible with EAN-13.

Other Formats

ITF-14 is used on outer cartons in the supply chain. Code39 is an older alphanumeric format common in automotive and military applications.

Privacy

All barcodes are generated entirely in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server.

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