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EAN Generator
Create EAN-13 and EAN-8 barcodes online for free for retail and product labelling – as PNG, SVG or PDF.
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What is a EAN barcode?
EAN-13 is the most widely used product barcode worldwide and carries a 13-digit GTIN. It uniquely identifies items at the checkout and along the supply chain.
The last digit is a check digit that Barcode Studio calculates automatically, so you avoid typos and get a standards-compliant, scannable code.
Technical details
- Category
- 1D retail barcode
- Data & character set
- 13 digits (GTIN-13)
- Capacity
- 12 payload digits + 1 check digit
- Check / error correction
- Modulo-10 check digit (calculated automatically)
- Norm / standard
- GS1 / ISO/IEC 15420
- Size & printing
- nominal 37.29 × 25.93 mm, scalable 80–200 %
- Good to know
- To sell in retail you need a GTIN registered with GS1 – the barcode image itself is free.
Compared to related codes
| Code | Category | Data & character set |
|---|---|---|
| EAN barcode | 1D retail barcode | 13 digits (GTIN-13) |
| EAN-8 barcode | 1D retail barcode (compact) | 8 digits (GTIN-8) |
| UPC-A barcode | 1D retail barcode (North America) | 12 digits (GTIN-12) |
| JAN barcode | 1D retail barcode (Japan) | 13 digits (GTIN-13, country prefix 45/49) |
This helps you pick the right code type for your use case faster.
How to create a EAN barcode
- The type “EAN barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
- Enter your value (example: 4006381333931).
- Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
- Download the EAN barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.
Use cases
- Retail and POS systems
- Products in retail
- Inventory and warehouse
Tips for clean printing & scanning
- Keep enough quiet zone left and right (at least 10× the module width) so checkout scanners trigger reliably.
- Print black on white with high contrast – light, glossy or metallic backgrounds hurt readability.
- Do not scale below 80 % of the nominal size; oversized-down retail barcodes get rejected at the till.
Features
- Free and no sign-up
- Instant live preview
- Export as PNG, SVG and PDF
- Customizable colors, size and caption
- Batch generation & A4 label printing
- Works on desktop and mobile
FAQ
- How do I create a EAN barcode?
- Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 4006381333931), adjust the design and download the EAN barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
- What is a EAN barcode used for?
- Typical use cases are Retail and POS systems, Products in retail, Inventory and warehouse.
- What is an example value for a EAN barcode?
- A valid example is “4006381333931”. Just enter your own value and the EAN barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
- Is the EAN 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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