Barcode Generator
Free online barcode creator. Supports standard symbologies including CODE128, EAN-13, UPC, CODE39, and ITF with customizable dimensions, colors, and high-res export.
How to use Barcode Generator
- Enter the text or number string to encode.
- Choose barcode format (CODE128, EAN-13, UPC, CODE39, etc.).
- Adjust bar width, height, colors, and label visibility.
- Download as PNG image or scalable SVG.
About Barcode Generator
Create barcodes for products, inventory, and labels. Choose CODE128, EAN-13, UPC, CODE39, ITF, MSI, or Pharmacode, adjust the bar width, height, colors, and quiet zone, and download a PNG or a scalable SVG.
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Choosing a barcode type
CODE128 encodes letters, numbers, and symbols and is the best general choice for internal labels, shipping, and asset tags. CODE39 is older and supports uppercase letters and numbers, and is still used in some industries.
EAN-13 and UPC are for retail products sold in stores. They encode numbers only and include a check digit that scanners verify. To sell in most stores, the number itself must be registered with GS1; a generator can draw the barcode, but it cannot issue a valid product number.
Printing barcodes that scan
Keep dark bars on a light background with strong contrast; light bars on dark backgrounds often fail to scan. Leave the quiet zone, the blank margin on each side, because scanners need it to find where the code starts and ends.
Download SVG for print and labels, since it stays sharp at any size. PNG works for documents and websites.
Common uses
- Inventory labels
- Print CODE128 labels for stock and storage bins.
- Asset tracking
- Tag laptops, tools, and equipment.
- Product packaging
- Draw EAN-13 or UPC codes from your GS1 numbers.
- Events and tickets
- Add scannable codes to badges and passes.
Questions about Barcode Generator
- Which barcode format is best for general text and numbers?
- CODE128 is the most versatile standard, supporting all alphanumeric ASCII characters and numbers.
- Can I use the exported barcodes commercially?
- Yes, generated barcodes are 100% free for commercial and personal packaging, inventory, or labeling.
- Why does my EAN-13 or UPC show an error?
- These formats need an exact number of digits and a valid check digit. Check the number you were given.
- Should I download PNG or SVG?
- SVG for printing, because it scales without blurring. PNG for documents and websites.
- Is my data uploaded?
- No. Barcodes are drawn in your browser.
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