UPC-A Barcode Generator
Widely used in the US, Canada, and UK for retail. Return to the main list of generators.
Customize Barcode
Choose size, style and format before download
Requires exactly 11 digits (checksum is added automatically).
Display human-readable text below the barcode.
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About UPC-A Barcodes
What is a UPC-A?
The Universal Product Code (UPC-A) is the standard retail barcode in the United States and Canada. It is a 12-digit barcode used for tracking trade items in stores.
Common Use Cases
Dominantly used in retail and grocery stores for point-of-sale scanning of consumer goods. It is the North American equivalent of the international EAN-13 barcode.
Technical Details
Encodes 11 digits of data plus a mandatory checksum digit, totaling 12 digits. It is a numeric-only symbology.