Signatures & codes
Barcode generator: Code 128, EAN-13 and UPC-A
Make a barcode for stock labels, shelf tags, inventory, library books or a product you already have a number for. Type the code, check the preview, and download a sharp SVG or PNG to print.
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Type a number or text to see the barcode.
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How to make a barcode
- 01
Pick the type
Code 128 for your own SKUs and any text, EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail product numbers, ITF-14 for cartons.
- 02
Type the number
For EAN and UPC, leave off the last digit and the check digit is worked out for you, or type it and it is checked.
- 03
Download and print
SVG stays sharp at any size for design apps and label software; PNG is drawn large for everything else.
Good to know
- A barcode only draws a number. EAN and UPC numbers for selling in shops come from GS1, and shops and marketplaces often check that the number is registered to your company.
- For your own stock, shelves or events, Code 128 needs no registration: use any SKU or text.
- Print in black on white and keep the white space either side of the bars: scanners need it to find the code.
- Test a printed label with a scanner or a phone barcode app before printing hundreds.
Questions people ask
Is anything I type sent anywhere?
No. The barcode is drawn by your browser on your own device.
Can I make my own UPC or EAN number?
You can draw any number, but a made-up retail number may belong to someone else's product. To sell through shops or marketplaces, get numbers from GS1 for your country, then make the barcodes here.
Which barcode should I use for inventory?
Code 128. It holds letters, numbers and symbols in a compact code that every modern scanner reads.
What's the difference between a barcode and a QR code?
A barcode holds a short number or code in one row of bars. A QR code holds much more, such as a link or contact card, and is read by phone cameras. Use our QR code generator for those.