EAN-13 Barcode Generator
Used worldwide for marking retail goods. Return to the main list of generators.
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Requires exactly 12 digits (checksum is added automatically).
Display human-readable text below the barcode.
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About EAN-13 Barcodes
What is a EAN-13?
The European Article Number (EAN-13) is the global standard for retail product identification. It is a 13-digit barcode used on consumer goods worldwide and is a superset of the North American UPC-A standard.
Common Use Cases
Primarily used at the point of sale in retail stores to identify specific products, manufacturers, and packaging configurations. For smaller items, the EAN-8 barcode is often used.
Technical Details
Encodes 12 digits of data plus a mandatory checksum digit, for a total of 13 digits. The first few digits typically represent the country code of the numbering authority.