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Create Barcode Labels

Create print-ready A4 label sheets with barcodes – ideal for warehouse, inventory and shipping. Import from CSV or Excel.

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What is a barcode label?

Example of a barcode label barcode
Example rendering of a barcode label, created with Barcode Studio

Code 128 is a high-density 1D barcode that encodes the full ASCII set (numbers, letters, symbols) while staying very compact.

It is the standard for internal labeling, shipping labels and Amazon FNSKU – flexible and reliably scannable.

Technical details

Category
1D linear barcode
Data & character set
full ASCII set (128 characters: digits, upper/lowercase, symbols)
Capacity
variable length, practically unlimited
Check / error correction
internal Modulo-103 check character (automatic)
Norm / standard
ISO/IEC 15417
Size & printing
very compact; free bar height
Good to know
Three character sets (A/B/C) – set C compresses digit pairs and saves space for numeric data.

Compared to related codes

CodeCategoryData & character set
barcode label1D linear barcodefull ASCII set (128 characters: digits, upper/lowercase, symbols)
barcode2D matrix codetext, URLs, digits, binary, WiFi, SEPA/GiroCode

This helps you pick the right code type for your use case faster.

How to create a barcode label

  1. The type “barcode label” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
  2. Enter your value (example: ABC-12345).
  3. Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
  4. Download the barcode label as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.

Use cases

Tips for clean printing & scanning

Features

FAQ

How do I create a barcode label?
Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. ABC-12345), adjust the design and download the barcode label as PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is a barcode label used for?
Typical use cases are A4 label sheets, Warehouse and inventory, CSV/Excel import.
What is an example value for a barcode label?
A valid example is “ABC-12345”. Just enter your own value and the barcode label is generated instantly in the preview.
Is the Create Barcode Labels free?
Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.
Which download formats are available?
You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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