Barcode Buddy

    Free EAN-13 Barcode Generator

    The global retail standard — used on virtually every consumer product worldwide

    EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the standard 13-digit barcode required by retailers, grocery stores, and marketplaces across Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world. Enter your 12-digit GTIN — our generator calculates the check digit automatically and produces a scanner-ready EAN-13 barcode at 600 DPI in PNG, SVG, or PDF.

    EAN-13 Settings

    Enter your data to generate a EAN-13 barcode

    Enter 12 digits (check digit calculated automatically)

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    Generated Barcode

    Your barcode will appear here after generation

    Click "Generate Barcode" to create your barcode

    How It Works

    01

    Enter the first 12 digits of your EAN-13 (your GTIN from GS1).

    02

    The 13th check digit is calculated automatically as you type.

    03

    Preview the barcode and confirm the numbers match your assignment.

    04

    Download a print-ready file for packaging, labels, or marketplace listings.

    Common Use Cases

    Retail Products

    Required by Walmart, Target, Tesco, Carrefour, and every major retailer for POS scanning.

    Grocery & Food

    Standard on packaged food and beverages worldwide.

    Marketplaces

    Amazon, eBay, Shopify, and Etsy accept EAN-13 as a valid product identifier.

    Books (older titles)

    Pre-2007 ISBN books still carry EAN-13 barcodes.

    Wholesale

    Distributor catalogs and B2B ordering systems.

    Inventory Management

    POS systems and ERPs use EAN-13 as the master product key.

    Technical Specifications

    Symbology type
    Linear (1D) barcode
    Length
    12 digits + 1 check digit (13 total)
    Character set
    Numeric (0–9) only
    Check digit
    Automatic (mod 10)
    Standards
    ISO/IEC 15420, GS1 General Specifications
    Registration
    Get a real GTIN from GS1.org for commercial use

    Frequently Asked Questions

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