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)
0/12Generated Barcode
Your barcode will appear here after generation
How It Works
Enter the first 12 digits of your EAN-13 (your GTIN from GS1).
The 13th check digit is calculated automatically as you type.
Preview the barcode and confirm the numbers match your assignment.
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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