Generate professional barcodes for products, inventory, packaging, retail and business use.
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Selling a retail product?EAN-13 / UPC-A
Managing inventory?Code 128
Printing cartons?ITF-14
Website or product info?QR Code
Supply-chain GS1 data?GS1-128
Compact industrial marking?Data Matrix
Enter your SKU, product code or inventory number.
Build Your GS1-128 Barcode
Add product, batch, expiry and serial information using GS1 Application Identifiers.
GS1-128 should be used according to GS1 specifications and trading-partner requirements. Generating an image does not certify compliance. Parentheses in human-readable text are AI notation only.
What are GS1 Application Identifiers?
AIs are standard prefixes (like 01 for GTIN, 17 for expiry) that tell systems what each piece of data means. Click an AI below to add it.
What should your QR Code contain?
Data Matrix is a compact 2D barcode for industrial and product applications (ECC200).
⚙ Advanced Options
Optional label text (below barcode)
Quality checklist
Your barcode preview will appear here after you click Generate.
✓ Your barcode is ready
Create Multiple Barcodes
Your uploaded data is processed locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
Create Printable Labels
Uses barcodes from the Bulk tab. Only the label sheet is printed — not the whole website.
⚙ Advanced Label Settings
Scan or Verify a Barcode
Images and camera frames are processed only in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Your Data Stays on Your Device✓ No login✓ No database✓ No barcode data uploaded✓ Generated in your browser
What Can You Use This Barcode Generator For?
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Product Packaging
Create barcodes for product labels and packaging.
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Inventory
Generate codes for SKUs and internal stock management.
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Retail
Create retail-ready barcode images where appropriate.
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Warehousing
Label products, shelves and cartons.
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Export
Prepare product and logistics identifiers for export workflows.
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QR Codes
Share websites, contact information and product details.
Which Barcode Should You Use?
Code 128Inventory & internal business use
EAN-13Retail products where an EAN/GTIN is appropriate
ITF-14Cartons and logistics
GS1-128GS1 supply-chain data
QR CodeWebsites and digital information
Data MatrixCompact 2D industrial / product data
Choosing a symbology does not assign an official product identifier. Retail GTINs must be obtained from GS1 or an authorized agency.
Important:
Generating a barcode image does not automatically assign an officially registered product identifier. Retail identifiers such as GTIN/EAN/UPC may need to be obtained from the appropriate issuing organization, such as GS1. Always verify your barcode requirements before using a barcode commercially.
Free Online Barcode Generator
A barcode is a machine-readable pattern that encodes product or inventory data. Businesses use barcodes for identification, stock control, checkout speed and warehouse accuracy.
This free online barcode generator converts text or numbers into a scannable image entirely in the browser. No login and no server-side processing of your data are required.
Barcode Types
Use an EAN-13 barcode generator or UPC-A for retail products, a Code 128 barcode generator for SKUs and inventory, ITF-14 for cartons, GS1-128 for supply-chain Application Identifiers, and QR Code or Data Matrix for compact two-dimensional data.
How to Create a Barcode
Choose a format, enter data, click Generate, then download PNG or SVG — or print a clean label sheet.
Barcode Generator for MSMEs
MSMEs can use this product barcode generator and SKU barcode generator for inventory, packaging, retail, warehousing and export shipments without installing desktop software.
Barcode vs QR Code
Linear barcodes store limited data in a strip of bars. QR codes store more data in a square matrix and are ideal for websites, product information and contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a barcode generator?
A tool that turns text or numbers into a scannable barcode image. This one runs fully in your browser.
How do I create a barcode?
Choose a type, enter data, click Generate, then download or print.
Which barcode is best for products?
EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail; Code 128 or Code 39 for internal SKUs; ITF-14 for cartons.
What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?
EAN-13 is 13 digits (global retail). UPC-A is 12 digits (mainly US/Canada). Structures are related.
Can I generate a barcode for my SKU?
Yes. Use Code 128 or Code 39 for internal SKU and inventory codes.
Can I download and print the barcode?
Yes. Download PNG or SVG, or use Print / Labels for clean output.
Is a generated barcode officially registered?
No. This tool only creates the image. Official GTINs must come from GS1 or an authorized issuer.
What is the difference between a barcode and a QR code?
Barcodes are 1D and hold limited data; QR codes are 2D and can hold URLs, contacts and longer text.
Can I use these barcodes commercially?
Yes for the image. Retail sale may still require an officially allocated GTIN from GS1.
Do I need a GS1 barcode for retail products?
Most large retailers require a unique GTIN from GS1. Internal inventory usually does not.
