Barcode Generator
Generate various types of barcodes for your products, inventory, or other purposes. Choose from multiple barcode formats and customize the appearance to match your needs.
Enter the data you want to encode in the barcode. The format should match the selected barcode type.
About Barcode Generator
Supported Barcode Types
| Type | Description | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Code 128 | Variable length, high-density barcode that can encode all 128 ASCII characters. | Shipping, inventory, general purpose |
| Code 39 | Variable length barcode that can encode 39 characters (0-9, A-Z, and special characters). | Industrial, automotive, military |
| EAN-13 | Fixed length barcode that encodes 13 digits, commonly used for retail products. | Retail products, books |
| EAN-8 | Fixed length barcode that encodes 8 digits, used for smaller retail items. | Small retail items |
| UPC | Fixed length barcode that encodes 12 digits, standard for retail products in North America. | Retail products (US/Canada) |
| ITF-14 | Fixed length barcode that encodes 14 digits, used for shipping containers. | Shipping containers |
| MSI | Variable length barcode that encodes only numbers, used in retail inventory. | Retail inventory |
| Pharmacode | Variable length barcode that encodes only numbers, used in pharmaceutical industry. | Pharmaceutical industry |
Best Practices
- Choose the appropriate barcode type for your use case
- Ensure the data format matches the barcode type requirements
- Use sufficient contrast between barcode and background colors
- Maintain adequate margins around the barcode
- Test the barcode with a scanner before mass production
Data Format Requirements
- EAN-13: Must be exactly 13 digits
- EAN-8: Must be exactly 8 digits
- UPC: Must be exactly 12 digits
- ITF-14: Must be exactly 14 digits
- Code 39: Can contain numbers, uppercase letters, and special characters
- Code 128: Can contain all ASCII characters
- MSI: Can contain only numbers
- Pharmacode: Can contain only numbers
Barcode generated successfully!