Make an EAN-13 barcode
Type your 13-digit product number, or the first 12 and we add the check digit. Download a barcode at the standard retail size.
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13 digits, or the first 12 and we add the check digit. Spaces are fine.
We draw the barcode for a number you already have. Numbers for selling in shops come from GS1, which gives each company its own range.
How to make an EAN-13 barcode
- 01Type the product number from your GS1 membership, with or without its last digit.
- 02Check the check digit shown under the field. If yours differs, look for a typo.
- 03Choose a print size. 100% is the standard; go no smaller than 80%.
- 04Select Test scan, then download the PNG or SVG for your packaging.
Questions
Where do I get an EAN-13 number?
From GS1, the organisation that runs retail barcodes. Join your country's GS1 office and it gives your company a range of numbers. We draw the barcode for a number you already have; we can't issue numbers.
What is the check digit?
The last digit, worked out from the other 12, so a scanner can spot a misread. Type 12 digits and we add it. Type 13 and we check it, and tell you what it should be if it doesn't match.
What size should an EAN-13 barcode be?
At 100% it's 37.29 mm wide and about 27 mm tall, including the margins. You can go from 80% to 200%. Keep the white space on both sides, because scanners need it.
Can I make the bars shorter to fit my pack?
Not here. Shortened bars are harder to scan, and many retailers reject them, so we keep the standard height. Choose a smaller print size instead, down to 80%.
What about numbers starting with 978, 2, or 0?
978 and 979 are books, so use the ISBN page to add the ISBN line. Numbers starting with 2 are for a shop's own items, such as goods sold by weight. A number starting with 0 is a UPC-A with a 0 in front.
Do you see my product numbers?
No. Your codes are made in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere.
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