EAN-13 Barcode Generator
Create European Article Number barcodes for retail products
EAN-13 Generator
European Article Number for retail products worldwide
How to Use Barcode Generator
- 1 Enter 12 or 13 digits (check digit is auto-calculated)
- 2 Preview the EAN-13 barcode with product number display
- 3 Customize size and appearance as needed
- 4 Download as PNG or SVG for product packaging
Input: 590123412345
Output: EAN-13 barcode with check digit 7 → 5901234123457
Input: 400123456789
Output: EAN-13 barcode for German product
What is an EAN-13 barcode?
EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the global standard barcode for retail products. It contains 13 digits: a country code (2-3 digits), manufacturer code, product code, and a check digit. It's used on virtually every retail product worldwide.
How do I get an EAN-13 barcode for my product?
To get an official EAN-13 code, register with GS1 in your country to receive a manufacturer code. Then assign product codes and generate barcodes. Our tool creates the visual barcode from your assigned number.
What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC?
EAN-13 uses 13 digits and is the international standard. UPC-A uses 12 digits and is mainly used in North America. A UPC-A code can be converted to EAN-13 by adding a leading zero. Most modern scanners read both formats.
Is an EAN-13 barcode the same as a GTIN?
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is the number itself, while EAN-13 is the barcode symbology used to encode it. A 13-digit GTIN is encoded as an EAN-13 barcode. GTIN is the data standard; EAN-13 is the visual representation.
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