Barcode Generator — Free EAN, UPC & Code 128 Maker

Value to encode

Barcode type

Your barcode

About the Barcode Generator

A barcode packs a value — a product number, a serial, an asset tag — into a pattern of bars that any scanner can read in an instant. This tool creates real, standards-compliant barcodes for the most common retail and logistics symbologies, then lets you download them as a pixel-perfect PNG or an infinitely scalable SVG. Everything is drawn on your device, so your codes stay private.

Code 128 is the flexible all-rounder — it encodes letters, numbers and symbols compactly.

EAN-13 / UPC-A are the retail standards printed on almost every product you buy.

EAN-8 squeezes a shorter code onto small items where space is tight.

Code 39 is popular for ID cards, badges and internal asset tracking.

ITF-14 marks shipping cartons and cases with a sturdy, high-contrast pattern.

How it works

Three steps. No sign-up, no upload, no wait.

Enter your value

Type the text, number or product code you want to encode.

Pick a barcode type

Choose the symbology — Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A and more.

Download it

Grab a crisp PNG for anywhere, or an SVG that scales without blur.

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Private by design.Everything happens right here in your browser. Your files are never uploaded — we never see them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which barcode type should I choose? ▼

Use Code 128 for general text or numbers (shipping labels, internal codes). Use EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail products, EAN-8 for small packaging, Code 39 for simple ID badges and asset tags, and ITF-14 for outer shipping cartons.

Why does it say my value is invalid? ▼

Each barcode type has strict rules. EAN-13 needs 12–13 digits, UPC-A needs 11–12, EAN-8 needs 7–8, and ITF-14 needs 13–14 digits — numbers only. Code 39 allows uppercase letters, digits and a few symbols. The tool checks your value before drawing so you never get a broken code.

What is a check digit? ▼

EAN and UPC codes end in one extra digit that's calculated from the others to catch scanning errors. If you leave it off (for example, type 12 digits for an EAN-13) the tool adds the correct check digit for you automatically.

Should I download a PNG or an SVG? ▼

Choose PNG for a ready-to-use image in documents, spreadsheets or online listings. Choose SVG when you need to print at large sizes — it stays perfectly sharp at any scale, which matters for reliable scanning.

Will these barcodes actually scan? ▼

Yes. They're generated to the real symbology standards. For best results keep a solid white background, don't stretch the bars, and print at a size where the narrowest bar stays crisp — very small or blurry prints are the usual cause of scan failures.

Is my data uploaded anywhere? ▼

No. The barcode is drawn entirely in your browser on your own device. Nothing you type is ever sent to a server, so it's safe for private product codes and internal data.