Barcode Generator
Make print-ready barcodes for products, stock, tickets and labels.
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Selling in shops? Retail EAN/UPC numbers must be registered with GS1 (GS1 Nigeria locally). For your own stock, labels and tickets, Code 128 works with any number or text.
Free, no sign-up. Print barcodes at least 3 cm wide and test with a scanner before a big print run.
Barcodes help shops and warehouses identify items quickly. Choose the type, type the number or text, and download a crisp barcode as a PNG for documents or an SVG for professional printing.
For EAN-13 and UPC-A, enter the number without its last digit and the check digit is added for you. If you enter the full number, it's checked so a typo can't end up on your packaging.
Private by design: processing happens on your device, and your files are never uploaded to our servers.
How to use the Barcode generator tool
Choose the barcode type
EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail products, Code 128 for anything else.
Enter the number or text
The preview updates as you type and warns about mistakes.
Download
PNG for Word, labels and quick printing; SVG for designers and large prints.
Tips
- Keep black bars on a white background. Coloured or reversed barcodes often fail.
- Leave clear space on both sides of the barcode.
- Test-scan a printed sample before ordering labels in bulk.
Frequently asked questions
Which barcode type do I need?
Products sold in supermarkets need an EAN-13 (or UPC-A in the US and Canada) registered with GS1. For your own stock, invoices, tickets and asset tags, Code 128 is the most flexible.
Can I just make up an EAN-13 number?
For internal use you can, but products sold through retailers must use numbers licensed from GS1 (GS1 Nigeria in Nigeria). Made-up numbers can clash with real products.
What is a check digit?
The last digit of an EAN or UPC, calculated from the others, so scanners can detect misreads. We calculate it for you.
Are the barcodes free to use commercially?
Yes. The barcode images you create are yours to use however you like.
Barcode or QR code?
Barcodes hold a short number for checkout and stock systems. QR codes hold links, Wi-Fi details or contact cards that phones can open. Make a QR code with our free QR code generator.
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Put your file online (Google Drive, Dropbox or your website), then make a QR code for the link. People can scan it from a poster, menu or business card.