Can I sell in Europe with a UPC?

Yes. European scanners read UPC-A; internally it is stored as an EAN-13 with a leading zero.

Are cheap resold UPCs acceptable?

Marketplaces increasingly verify the GS1 registry. Numbers not registered to your brand can get listings blocked.

What does the number system digit mean?

It classifies the item – 0 and 1 for regular retail goods, 2 for variable-measure items, 3 for drugs, 5 for coupons.

UPC-A Generator

UPC-A is the 12-digit retail barcode used in the United States and Canada. Technically it is an EAN-13 with a leading zero, so European scanners read it without any problem.

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Generate a single barcode

Direct input for a single code – live preview, download as PNG or SVG. Everything stays local.

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11 or 12 digits – the check digit is added automatically for 11 digits.

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UPC-A at a glance

12 digits: number system, manufacturer code, product code, check digit.
Nominal size 37.29 × 25.91 mm, magnification 80–200%.
Amazon and US retailers usually require a GS1-issued UPC.
UPC-E is the compressed 8-digit variant for small packaging.

Create a UPC-A barcode

Enter 11 digits for automatic check digit, or all 12 to validate.
Check the preview.
Download SVG for print or PNG for listings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell in Europe with a UPC?: Yes. European scanners read UPC-A; internally it is stored as an EAN-13 with a leading zero.
Are cheap resold UPCs acceptable?: Marketplaces increasingly verify the GS1 registry. Numbers not registered to your brand can get listings blocked.
What does the number system digit mean?: It classifies the item – 0 and 1 for regular retail goods, 2 for variable-measure items, 3 for drugs, 5 for coupons.