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What is a Barcode?
A barcode is a machine-readable representation of data consisting of parallel lines (bars) and spaces of varying widths. 1D barcodes are used extensively in retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing to encode product identifiers, tracking numbers, and other data.
This tool supports multiple barcode symbologies, each designed for specific use cases:
- EAN-13 & UPC-A — Retail product barcodes used worldwide
- Code 128 — High-density alphanumeric, logistics and shipping
- Code 39 — Industrial, healthcare, U.S. government
- ISBN — Book identification (converts ISBN to EAN-13)
- ITF-14 — Shipping carton barcodes
- Codabar — Libraries, blood banks, FedEx airbills
- Pharmacode — Pharmaceutical packaging
How to Use
- Select barcode type — Choose the appropriate symbology for your use case (e.g., EAN-13 for retail products, Code 128 for shipping labels).
- Enter data — Type or paste the data to encode. The tool validates the input against the selected symbology requirements (e.g., EAN-13 requires 12-13 digits).
- Customize appearance — Adjust bar width, height, toggle text visibility, and choose bar and background colors.
- Download — Click PNG for raster images (web, documents) or SVG for vector graphics (print at any resolution).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?
EAN-13 encodes 13 digits and is used worldwide outside North America. UPC-A encodes 12 digits and is the standard in the United States and Canada. UPC-A barcodes can be converted to EAN-13 by adding a leading zero. This tool auto-calculates check digits for both formats.
Which barcode type should I use?
For retail products, use EAN-13 or UPC-A. For alphanumeric data in logistics, use Code 128 (most versatile). For simple uppercase alphanumeric in industrial settings, use Code 39. For books, use ISBN. For shipping cartons, use ITF-14.
Can I use these barcodes commercially?
The barcode images generated by this tool are free to use. However, to use EAN-13 or UPC-A barcodes in retail, you must obtain a valid GS1 company prefix and assign proper product numbers. This tool does not assign or validate GS1 prefixes — it only generates the visual barcode from the data you provide.
Is this tool safe to use?
Yes. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your data is never uploaded to any server, stored, or logged. Once you close the page, no trace remains.
Last updated: 17 Aug 2026
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