Where do I get a valid EAN-13 number?

From GS1 in your country. They assign the company prefix; only then are your numbers unique worldwide and accepted by retailers.

Can I use a random number for internal use?

For purely internal purposes the GS1 restricted prefixes 20–29 exist. Never use random numbers on products sold in retail.

How small can I print it?

GS1 allows 80% to 200% magnification. Below that, checkout scanners start to fail.

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EAN-13 Generator

EAN-13 is the barcode on almost every consumer product in Europe. It carries a 13-digit GTIN and is what a supermarket checkout scanner expects to see.

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Genera un codice singolo

Inserimento diretto di un codice: anteprima live, download come PNG o SVG. Tutto in locale.

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12 o 13 cifre – con 12 cifre la cifra di controllo viene aggiunta automaticamente.

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EAN-13 at a glance

13 digits: GS1 company prefix, item reference and one mod-10 check digit.
The first digits are the GS1 prefix – 400–440 is Germany, 30–37 France, 50 the United Kingdom.
Nominal size is 37.29 × 25.93 mm; do not print below 80% magnification.
A UPC-A number becomes EAN-13 by adding a leading zero.

Create an EAN-13 barcode

Type 12 digits and let the tool add the check digit – or paste all 13 to verify an existing number.
Watch the live preview; an invalid check digit is reported immediately.
Download SVG for packaging artwork or PNG for quick use.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I get a valid EAN-13 number?: From GS1 in your country. They assign the company prefix; only then are your numbers unique worldwide and accepted by retailers.
Can I use a random number for internal use?: For purely internal purposes the GS1 restricted prefixes 20–29 exist. Never use random numbers on products sold in retail.
How small can I print it?: GS1 allows 80% to 200% magnification. Below that, checkout scanners start to fail.