EAN-13 Retail Barcode Generator
Create compliant EAN-13 (European Article Number) barcodes for commercial retail packaging. Real-time checksum calculation and high-resolution export in SVG, PNG, and PDF.
Standard international retail barcode (13 numeric digits)
59012341234575901234123457Export & Download
2x Scale • PNGGS1 EAN-13 Standards & Specifications
Designed for global retail compatibility and point-of-sale optical scanners.
Instant Modulo-10 Checksum
Automatic verification ensures the final check digit accurately passes cashier scanners.
Standard Retail Dimensions
Configurable bar height and width scale conforming to GS1 nominal size specifications.
Product Box Mockup
Live preview showing your generated EAN-13 code rendered directly on a retail consumer package.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear technical answers to help you design, test, and deploy with confidence.
How many digits does an EAN-13 barcode require?
An EAN-13 barcode encodes exactly 13 digits: 2–3 prefix digits (country/origin code), 4–5 manufacturer digits, 3–4 product digits, and 1 final Modulo-10 checksum digit.
What happens if I enter a 12-digit number?
If you enter a 12-digit sequence, our generator automatically computes the mandatory 13th checksum digit using the GS1 Modulo-10 formula and generates a certified code.
Where is EAN-13 accepted?
EAN-13 is accepted at virtually all supermarket, grocery, department store, and e-commerce point-of-sale checkout scanners across Europe, the UK, Latin America, Asia, Australia, and internationally.
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