How to create a barcode
- Choose the barcode type — EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail products, Code 128 for anything else.
- Type the value. For EAN-13 type 12 digits and the check digit is added automatically.
- Download as PNG for documents and websites or SVG for print and design tools (it stays sharp at any size).
- With Pro, switch to Bulk, paste or upload a list and print hundreds of barcodes on A4 label sheets.
Barcode types explained
- EAN-13 — 13 digits, used on retail products worldwide.
- UPC-A — 12 digits, used in the USA and Canada.
- Code 128 — compact, holds letters, numbers and symbols; ideal for inventory, assets and shipping.
- ITF-14 — for outer cartons and cases.
- Code 39 — older industrial standard, letters and numbers.
Important: to sell in retail stores or on marketplaces you need barcode numbers licensed to your brand by GS1. This tool creates the image for the number you already own.