Barcodes are on almost every physical product you can buy, but generating one used to mean buying expensive software or using clunky desktop tools. This free barcode generator supports CODE128, EAN-13, UPC-A, CODE39, and QR Code formats. Pick your format, type your data, and download the barcode image. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on what you are labelling. CODE128 is the safest all-round choice for internal labels, shipping, and anything that mixes letters and numbers. EAN-13 and UPC-A are for retail products sold in stores. CODE39 is common in industrial and logistics settings. QR Code is best when you want to encode a URL or longer text.
Yes. Once generated, a download button appears so you can save the barcode as a PNG image. You can then use it in Word, Canva, Illustrator, or print it directly.
You can enter 12 digits and the tool will calculate and append the correct check digit automatically. If you enter all 13, the last digit must be the correct check digit or the barcode will be invalid. The safest approach is to enter 12 digits and let the tool handle the rest.
CODE128 is a high-density barcode used in shipping labels, inventory management, and any situation where you need to encode alphanumeric data. It is the format used by couriers like FedEx, UPS, and Royal Mail for tracking numbers.
For internal use, yes. For retail products sold in stores, EAN-13 and UPC-A numbers need to be officially registered through GS1 to avoid conflicts with other products. You cannot just make up an EAN number for something you plan to sell in supermarkets.
No. Any smartphone camera app can scan QR codes. For standard barcodes (CODE128, EAN-13, etc.) you can use a free barcode scanning app or a physical barcode scanner. Most modern point-of-sale systems and inventory apps include barcode scanning as a standard feature.