Barcode Generator
Generate Code128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code39, ITF-14 and more barcodes online. Download as PNG or SVG.
Free Online Barcode Generator
This free barcode generator creates barcodes in the most common 1D formats including Code 128 (the most widely used general-purpose barcode), EAN-13 and EAN-8 (used on retail products worldwide), UPC-A (North American retail), ITF-14 (shipping and logistics), and Code 39 (industrial and government). All barcodes can be downloaded as PNG images or scalable SVG files.
Which barcode format should I use?
Code 128 is the best choice for general-purpose use — it can encode all 128 ASCII characters and is compact. EAN-13 and UPC-A are required for retail products sold in stores. ITF-14 is used on outer cartons and shipping packaging. Code 39 is common in industrial, automotive, and government applications.
What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?
Both are used for retail products. UPC-A (12 digits) is primarily used in North America. EAN-13 (13 digits) is the international standard used worldwide — a UPC-A code is a subset of EAN-13 (simply prefixed with a 0).
Can I use these barcodes commercially?
For internal use (inventory, tracking), yes. For retail products (EAN/UPC), the barcode number must be registered with GS1 (gs1.org) to ensure uniqueness. This generator creates the visual barcode — you are responsible for the number allocation.
Is PNG or SVG better for printing?
SVG is better for printing as it is a vector format that scales to any size without pixelation. Use PNG when you need a raster image for digital use or applications that don't support SVG.