How many digits does an EAN-13 barcode have?

13 in total. Enter the first 12 digits and the check digit is added automatically. If you paste all 13 digits, we validate the last one for you.

Can I invent my own EAN-13 number?

For internal use — your own stock and your own scanners — yes. To sell through retail, Amazon or Shopify channels you need official GTINs from GS1, otherwise your number may already belong to another product.

What is the difference between EAN-13 and UPC-A?

UPC-A carries 12 digits and is mainly used in the US and Canada; EAN-13 carries 13 digits and is the global/European standard. Every UPC-A is an EAN-13 with a leading zero.

Which format should I download for printing?

Use SVG for labels and packaging because it stays sharp at any size. PNG is fine for webshops and internal documents.

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EAN-13 barcode generator

Enter 12 digits — we calculate the check digit for you.

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EAN-13

EAN-13 is the retail barcode used on almost every consumer product outside North America. It holds 13 digits: a GS1 country prefix, a company number, an item reference and a final check digit.

Check digit calculated with the official GS1 modulo-10 algorithm
Works for POS systems, Shopify, Etsy and Amazon listings
Export vector SVG for razor-sharp printing at any size

Frequently asked questions

All barcode types

EAN-13Enter 12 digits — we calculate the check digit for you.EAN-8Enter 7 digits, the check digit is added automatically.UPC-AEnter 11 digits for a valid 12-digit UPC-A.UPC-EEnter 7 or 8 digits — the compact form of UPC-A.ITF-14For cases, trays and trade units (14 digits).GS1-128With Application Identifiers, e.g. (01)(17)(10).ISBNEnter your ISBN with dashes, for example 978-90-274-3964.ISSNFormat XXXX-XXXX, for example 0317-8471.Code 128Letters, digits and symbols in one compact symbol.Code 39The classic symbology for legacy scanners and industry.Code 93More compact than Code 39, with double error checking.QR CodeFor links, text and more — no account, no expiry.Data MatrixThe smallest 2D code — for components and medical products.PDF417Lots of text in one symbol — for documents and tickets.

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