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Q: What is the difference between an EAN 13 code and other formats?

EAN 13 is a standard widely used in Europe and in global trade, while others such as UPC-A are used more in the U.S. The choice depends on the market you sell to and the scanning system you use.

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Instructions for use of the barcode generator

Select the type of barcode to generate. You can see the characteristics of each type of barcode in the following section.
Use the data field to enter the numeric or alphanumeric information to be encoded depending on the type selected.
Click on the [GENERATE BARCODE] button.
Download the generated code or use the copy/paste option to use the generated barcode.

Features of bar codes supported by the generator

If you want to generate a QR Code use our QR Code generator, this generator allows you to make two-dimensional and one-dimensional codes of the following types:

EAN 8 / EAN 13 Barcodes

These are two types of numeric barcodes used in Europe (they do not accept letters), the EAN stands for European Article Number and their main use is for the coding of items for sale (those carried mainly by products in supermarkets).

Example of EAN 13 barcode made with our free barcode generator

The length is fixed at 8 and 13 digits respectively, of which the last digit represents a check digit or checksum. The composition of the EAN13 has the first 3 digits for the country of origin, four to five digits to identify the manufacturer and the last digits to identify the product.

Example of product labels with code EAN13

UPC codes

The UPC (Universal Product Code) is the homologous to the EAN 13, but used in the United States and Canada. It is numeric and is mainly used for product coding. There are two types, UPC-A and UPC-E.

UPC

It is the most common.
Has 12 numeric digits.
It is used in individual products that are sold at retail (such as food, cosmetics, clothes, etc).
The structure includes: number of the manufacturer, product number and a check digit (checksum).

UPC E

It is a compressed version of the UPC-A.
It has only 6 digits, ideal for small products where there is not enough space for the full code.
The scanner automatically converts it to UPC-A format when processing.
Widely used for small packages such as chewing gum, compact cosmetics, etc.

As a curious fact the first product ever scanned with a UPC code was a pack of gum in 1974.

Code 39

Also known as Code 3 of 9, it is alphanumeric and of variable length. It allows you to generate a barcode that includes numbers, capital letters and some special characters such as spaces, dashes, slashes.

Code 128

It is a barcode similar to the 3 of 9 Code, but with the difference that it incorporates a check digit or checksum to give more reliability to the reading of the code. Currently called GS1-128 (formerly EAN 128), it can encode alphanumeric characters plus ASCII control characters such as CR, LF, etc… Its main use is in logistics environments and parcels (courier).

Examples of different bar codes

Frequently asked questions about the free barcode generator

Can I use the generated codes on products I sell in physical stores?

Yes, you can use the barcode generator to create functional codes that can be printed and used on physical products, as long as they are correctly formatted according to the standard required by your scanning system.

Is it mandatory to record the generated barcodes?

It is not mandatory if you use them internally or for your own organization. But if you are going to use product codes such as EAN 13 commercially, you should register them in your name through entities such as GS1.

What is the difference between an EAN 13 code and other formats?

EAN 13 is a standard widely used in Europe and in global trade, while others such as UPC-A are used more in the U.S. The choice depends on the market you sell to and the scanning system you use.

What information should I enter when generating an EAN 13 barcode?

To create a valid EAN 13 you need a 12-digit number, as the generator automatically calculates the final check digit. If you enter less or more, the system indicates an error.

How long does a code generated with our tool remain active?

The generated code is downloaded as an image, so it does not expire. You can save it and use it whenever you want without the need to generate it again and it has no limitations.

Is the barcode generator completely free?

Yes, this tool is completely free and with no usage limits. You can generate as many codes as you need without subscriptions or registrations.

How can I integrate the generated codes into labels or packages?

You just need to download the code and place it in your label or package design with any editing program or from printing platforms.

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