Free Online Barcode Generator

Getting Started

Creating barcodes is quick and easy:

Basic Usage

1. Select Format: Choose the barcode format that matches your needs (EAN-13, UPC, Code128, etc.).
2. Enter Data: Input the data to encode (numbers, text, or alphanumeric).
3. Customize: Adjust width, height, and text display options.
4. Generate: Click "Generate" to create your barcode instantly.
5. Download: Save your barcode as PNG, SVG, or PDF.

Supported Barcode Formats

• EAN-13: European Article Number, 13 digits - Standard for retail products
• EAN-8: Compact version, 8 digits - For small products
• UPC-A: Universal Product Code, 12 digits - North American standard
• UPC-E: Compact UPC, 6-8 digits - For small packages
• Code128: High-density, alphanumeric - Versatile for various applications
• Code39: Alphanumeric with symbols - Common in non-retail
• ITF-14: Interleaved 2 of 5, 14 digits - For shipping containers
• MSI: Modified Plessey - For inventory and warehouse
• Pharmacode: Pharmaceutical binary code - For pharmaceutical packaging
• Codabar: Numeric with special characters - For libraries and blood banks

Key Features

• Multiple Formats: Support for 10+ barcode standards
• Customizable Size: Adjust width and height independently
• Text Display: Show or hide human-readable text
• Font Options: Customize text font and size
• Background Color: Set custom background colors
• Line Color: Customize barcode line colors
• Margin Control: Adjust quiet zones around barcode
• Batch Generation: Create multiple barcodes at once
• Export Formats: Download as PNG, SVG, or PDF
• Print Ready: High-resolution output for professional printing

Format Selection Guide

• Retail Products: Use EAN-13 (international) or UPC-A (North America)
• Small Products: Use EAN-8 or UPC-E for limited space
• Shipping/Logistics: Use Code128 or ITF-14 for packages
• Inventory Management: Use Code39 or Code128 for flexibility
• Library Systems: Use Codabar for book tracking
• Pharmaceutical: Use Pharmacode for medication packaging
• Warehouse: Use MSI or Code128 for asset tracking

Best Practices

• Ensure sufficient contrast between bars and background
• Maintain adequate quiet zones (white space) around barcode
• Test barcodes with actual scanners before mass printing
• Use appropriate size based on scanning distance
• Choose the right format for your industry and region
• Verify data accuracy before generating
• Use high-resolution output for printing
• Store barcode data in your database for reference

Use Cases

• Retail: Product labeling and point-of-sale scanning
• Inventory: Stock tracking and warehouse management
• Shipping: Package identification and tracking
• Manufacturing: Work-in-progress tracking
• Healthcare: Patient identification and medication tracking
• Library: Book and media cataloging
• Asset Management: Equipment and tool tracking
• Ticketing: Event admission and validation