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EAN Barcode Generator

Make EAN-13 and EAN-8 product barcodes with the check digit added for you. Free, and it runs on your device.

Type the number or text, for example 590123412345. The barcode appears here.

Settings

The product barcode used in shops worldwide (12 digits plus a check digit).

3 px
15 mm
Background

EAN-13 is the barcode on products in shops across the world, and EAN-8 is its short version for small packages. Type the first 12 digits (or 7 for EAN-8) and the check digit is worked out and added; if you type all 13, the tool confirms the last digit is right. The barcode is drawn to the standard, with the digits underneath, and read back with a scanner engine before you save it as PNG or SVG. Nothing is uploaded.

How to use EAN Barcode Generator

  1. 1

    Type the EAN number

    12 digits for EAN-13 or 7 for EAN-8; the check digit is added. Switch type in the list.

  2. 2

    Adjust the size

    Set the bar width and height for your label.

  3. 3

    Download it

    Save it as PNG, or as SVG for packaging artwork.

What it does

Check digit worked out
Leave the last digit off and it is calculated; type it and it is checked.
Scan-tested
Each barcode is read back with a scanner engine, so you know it works before you print it.
PNG or SVG
PNG for documents and labels, SVG for print and design software at any size.
Made on your device
Codes are drawn in your browser; nothing you type is uploaded.

Questions

Do I need to register the number?

To sell a product in shops, yes: EAN and UPC numbers come from GS1, the organisation that runs the system. For your own stock, shelves or internal use, any number works.

What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?

They are the same system: a UPC-A number is an EAN-13 with a leading 0. Shops worldwide read both. Use UPC-A if your retailer asks for it, otherwise EAN-13.

How big should I print it?

Keep the bars crisp and give them space: print at 100% (don't stretch it), leave a white margin around the code, and use dark bars on a light background.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The code is made in your browser, and what you type stays on your device.