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EAN-13 barcode generator

EAN-13 is the global standard retail barcode. Its 13 digits hold the country prefix, manufacturer, product and a check digit.

Content

12 digits (check digit added) or 13 digits. (13 characters)

Size and colour

Ready to download. Test-scan it before printing a large batch.

About EAN-13

EAN-13 is the global standard retail barcode. Its 13 digits hold the country prefix, manufacturer, product and a check digit.

Where it is used

  • Retail products
  • Point of sale

What you can encode

12 digits (check digit added) or 13 digits.

Made one? Test it with the Barloom scanner before you print.

Questions about EAN-13

Is the EAN-13 generator free?

Yes. You can create as many EAN-13 barcodes as you like with no account, watermark or limit.

What data can I put in a EAN-13?

12 digits (check digit added) or 13 digits.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. The EAN-13 barcode is drawn in your browser. What you type is never uploaded.

How do I scan my EAN-13?

Open the Barloom scanner and point your camera at the barcode, or upload a photo of it. Most industrial handheld scanners read it as well.

Which file formats can I download?

SVG for sharp printing at any size, and PNG at standard, high or print resolution.