How do I create a Code 39 barcode?

Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. CODE39), adjust the design and download the Code 39 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.

What is a Code 39 barcode used for?

Typical use cases are Industry, Administration and IDs, Warehouse labelling.

A valid example is “CODE39”. Just enter your own value and the Code 39 barcode is generated instantly in the preview.

Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.

You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.

Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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Create Code 39 barcodes online for free – robust and widely used in industry and administration.

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Code 39 is a well-established 1D barcode for uppercase letters, digits and a few symbols. It is especially easy to print and very fault-tolerant.

Common in industry, administration and asset tagging where robustness matters more than maximum density.

Category: 1D linear barcode
Data & character set: A–Z, 0–9 and - . $ / + % plus space
Capacity: variable length
Check / error correction: optional Modulo-43 check digit
Norm / standard: ISO/IEC 16388
Size & printing: needs more space than Code 128
Good to know: Very fault-tolerant and easy to print – needs no check character, ideal for workshops and administration.

Code	Category	Data & character set
Code 39 barcode	1D linear barcode	A–Z, 0–9 and - . $ / + % plus space
Code 128 barcode	1D linear barcode	full ASCII set (128 characters: digits, upper/lowercase, symbols)
GS1-128 barcode	1D linear barcode (logistics)	ASCII with standardized data identifiers (GS1 Application Identifiers)
ITF barcode	1D linear barcode (numeric)	digits only, always an even count

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

The type “Code 39 barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
Enter your value (example: CODE39).
Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
Download the Code 39 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.

How do I create a Code 39 barcode?: Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. CODE39), adjust the design and download the Code 39 barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is a Code 39 barcode used for?: Typical use cases are Industry, Administration and IDs, Warehouse labelling.
What is an example value for a Code 39 barcode?: A valid example is “CODE39”. Just enter your own value and the Code 39 barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
Is the Code 39 Generator 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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