Create an EAN-13 barcode

The barcode on retail products. 13 digits, the last one is the check digit.

Content

EAN-13

Number (13 digits, or 12 without check digit)

e.g. 7612345678900

For retail products you need a GTIN assigned by GS1 Switzerland. Numbers you choose yourself are only suitable for internal use.

Preview

Enter the content and the barcode will appear here.

Design

Human-readable text below the bars

Bar height 15

Grows with the module width, the aspect ratio stays the same.

Module width (pixels) 3

Width of the narrowest bar or of one square in the image. Larger = larger image.

Bar colour

Background

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own number for products sold in shops?

Yes. Retail requires a GTIN assigned by GS1 Switzerland. Numbers you choose yourself are only suitable for stock, inventory and internal use.

What is the check digit?

The last digit of EAN, UPC and ITF-14. It is calculated from the other digits. If you leave it out, the generator adds it; if it is wrong, it tells you.

Is my data uploaded?

No. The barcode is created in your browser, the number never leaves your device.

Which format is right?

EAN-13 for retail products, Code 128 for internal numbers with letters, ITF-14 for cartons, GS1 DataMatrix for small surfaces with several data items.

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