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Create product barcodes for retail, inventory and packaging. EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A — generate and download in seconds. Free with QR TheCode².
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EAN-13 (most common worldwide), EAN-8 (short), or UPC-A (North America). Select the one required by your store or market.
Type the barcode number (GTIN). For EAN-13 use 12 digits — the check digit is calculated automatically.
Download the barcode as image or use it in your dashboard for product labels, packaging and POS.
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Linear barcodes remain the backbone of retail POS, inventory, and GS1 supply chains. Unlike QR codes, EAN-13 codes carry numeric product identifiers — they are not meant for arbitrary URLs. Use them when you need compatibility with scanners at checkout, warehouse guns, and marketplace catalog feeds.
EAN-13 includes a check digit computed from the other twelve digits. Invalid codes will be rejected by serious POS systems, so always validate before mass printing packaging.
Many products show both an EAN for retail scanning and a QR code for consumer engagement (manual, loyalty app, promotion). Keep visual hierarchy clear so staff and customers know which code to use.
Learn more in our blog, the documentation, or the help centre.
Retail & e-commerce
Generate EAN-13 or UPC barcodes for products to list on Amazon, eBay or in-store POS.
Small businesses
Create barcodes for your own products without buying a GS1 prefix — use our generator for internal or test codes.
Inventory & warehouses
Print barcode labels for SKUs, bins and assets for scanning with handheld or mobile devices.
Libraries & museums
Generate barcodes for books, items and assets for cataloguing and check-out systems.
Events & ticketing
Create unique barcodes for tickets, badges or wristbands for scan-at-entry.
Print & packaging
Add barcodes to product packaging, boxes and labels for shipping and retail compliance.
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Get started freeEAN-13 (European Article Number) is a 13-digit barcode standard used worldwide for retail products. The last digit is a check digit, often calculated automatically. It is the most common format for consumer goods.
UPC-A is 12 digits and is mainly used in North America. EAN-13 is 13 digits and used globally; it is compatible with UPC by adding a leading zero. Many systems accept both.
For selling in major retailers and marketplaces (e.g. Amazon, Walmart), you typically need a GS1-issued company prefix and unique GTINs. For internal use, testing or small-scale sales, you can generate barcodes with our tool — check your retailer’s requirements.
Yes. QR TheCode² offers free barcode generation. Account creation gives you more barcodes, product management and bulk export. Check the pricing page for plan limits.
Yes. Generate the barcode, download the image (PNG/SVG), and add it to your label design in any software. Or use the Product Barcodes section in the dashboard to manage multiple products and barcodes in one place.
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