Which barcode formats are supported?

25+ symbologies across retail, general purpose, industrial, postal, healthcare, government/ID, GS1, and 2D barcodes — including EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Data Matrix, and more.

What's the difference between a barcode and a QR code?

Traditional barcodes (like EAN-13 or Code 128) store a short string of numbers or characters in parallel lines, mainly for retail and logistics. QR codes are 2D and can hold far more data — URLs, contact cards, WiFi credentials — making them better suited to marketing and information sharing.

Can I customize the color of my barcode?

Yes — set the bar color and background color, and choose whether to show the human-readable text underneath the bars.

Will these barcodes scan correctly when printed?

Yes, as long as you use the correct format for your use case (e.g. EAN-13/UPC-A for retail shelf scanning) and print at a reasonable size — very small prints can lose scannability on some symbologies.

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Barcode name

Code 128 value *

Any printable ASCII text, up to 80 characters

Show human-readable text under barcode

Foreground color

Background Color

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25+ symbologies across retail, industrial, postal, healthcare, GS1, and 2D formats
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How it works

1Pick a barcode format from the grid above.
2Enter the value to encode.
3Customize the colors if you'd like.
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Barcode categories

Every format above belongs to one of these categories, so you can pick the right barcode for your industry.

Retail Barcodes

4 formats

General Purpose

4 formats

Industrial Barcodes

3 formats

Postal Barcodes

4 formats

Healthcare Barcodes

4 formats

Government & Identity

1 formats

GS1 Barcodes

2 formats

2D Barcodes

3 formats

Barcode generator — frequently asked questions

Yes — generate and download barcodes in PNG, SVG, or PDF for free, with no sign-up or watermark for any supported format.

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