Free EAN-13 Barcode Generator

Create compliance-ready 13-digit retail product barcodes instantly. Automatic checksum digit calculators, quiet zone safety padding, and downloadable high-res vector outputs.

EAN-13 barcode format workflow

Used globally for retail product tracking (13 digits total, check-digit auto-calculated).

12th digit check-sum is auto-calculated

Provide alphanumeric or digit formats based on standards above.

Prints literal values at base of barcode lines

GS1 Compatible EAN-13 barcode guidelines

EAN-13 (European / International Article Number) is the global standard format for retail items sold across Europe, India, Asia, and worldwide. Formatted as an structured 13-digit string, it carries crucial company metadata and product categories:

  • Country Prefix (First 3 digits): Indicates the GS1 branch country where the manufacturer registered.
  • Manufacturer Prefix (Next 4 to 6 digits): Unique identifiers assigned to specific corporate brands.
  • Product Identification Number (Next 3 to 5 digits): Unique product numbers defined by manufacturers.
  • Validation checksum (Terminal digit): A modulo-10 checksum digit verified by lasers during scans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our tool is pre-configured for EAN-13. Simply enter 12 numerical digits into the value field. The generator automatically executes check digit calculation and appends the 13th digit, immediately rendering your scannable vector barcode. Click PNG or SVG to download.

The 13th digit in EAN-13 is a checksum calculated using modulo 10 arithmetic with alternating weights of 1 and 3. This ensures standard scanner hardware catches dirty or damaged lines, preventing incorrect scans.

To sell retail products commercially, you must register and license official manufacturer identification number sequences from GS1. Once GS1 grants your range of numbers, you can generate physical barcodes here completely free.

Never. Our EAN-13 generator is unconditionally free. There are no download thresholds, registration requirements, or watermark overlays added to your assets.

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