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ITF Barcode Generator
Create ITF barcodes (Interleaved 2 of 5) online for free – robust for corrugated board, cartons and logistics.
Open the generator →What is a ITF barcode?
ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) is a purely numeric, very dense barcode preferred on cartons and in warehouse logistics.
Its interleaved encoding fits a lot of information into little space and stays readable on rough surfaces.
Technical details
- Category
- 1D linear barcode (numeric)
- Data & character set
- digits only, always an even count
- Capacity
- variable, even number of digits
- Check / error correction
- optional Modulo-10 check digit
- Norm / standard
- ISO/IEC 16390
- Size & printing
- very dense; often with a bearer bar
- Good to know
- Its interleaved encoding fits a lot into little space – ideal on corrugated cardboard.
Compared to related codes
| Code | Category | Data & character set |
|---|---|---|
| ITF barcode | 1D linear barcode (numeric) | digits only, always an even count |
| Code 128 barcode | 1D linear barcode | full ASCII set (128 characters: digits, upper/lowercase, symbols) |
| Code 39 barcode | 1D linear barcode | A–Z, 0–9 and - . $ / + % plus space |
| GS1-128 barcode | 1D linear barcode (logistics) | ASCII with standardized data identifiers (GS1 Application Identifiers) |
This helps you pick the right code type for your use case faster.
How to create a ITF barcode
- The type “ITF barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
- Enter your value (example: 1234567890).
- Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
- Download the ITF barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.
Use cases
- Cartons and packaging
- Logistics
- Corrugated printing
Tips for clean printing & scanning
- Add a bearer bar to catch print defects on corrugated cardboard.
- Choose a generous bar height so hand scanners read from various angles.
- With GS1 application identifiers (AIs) mind the correct order and FNC1 separation.
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 ITF barcode?
- Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. 1234567890), adjust the design and download the ITF barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
- What is a ITF barcode used for?
- Typical use cases are Cartons and packaging, Logistics, Corrugated printing.
- What is an example value for a ITF barcode?
- A valid example is “1234567890”. Just enter your own value and the ITF barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
- Is the ITF Barcode 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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