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EAN-13 Barcode Generator

Create international retail product labels from an existing product number. Preview instantly and export PNG or SVG without uploading your barcode data.

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Enter 12 digits to calculate the check digit, or 13 digits to validate it. Example: 5901234123457 (demo only, not an assigned number for your product).

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SVG: 5 free exports per day shared with QR tools; resets 00:00 UTC. Compare Premium for no daily cap.

How to make an EAN-13 label

  1. Use the product identifier assigned to your product. Keep any leading zeros.
  2. Enter 12 base digits or the full 13-digit number. The preview validates the check digit; invalid input disables exports.
  3. Choose black bars on white. Download SVG for scalable artwork or PNG for raster workflows.
  4. Keep the white quiet zones, preserve proportions and test the printed label with your intended scanner.

EAN-13 check digit example

The demonstration value 590123412345 produces check digit 7, giving 5901234123457. Starting at the right of the base number, multiply alternating digits by 3 and 1, sum them, then use the digit needed to reach the next multiple of 10. A valid check digit detects common entry errors; it does not prove ownership or retailer acceptance.

Does this create a registered product number?

No. This tool renders a barcode symbol, not a GS1 registration or a product database entry. Obtain an appropriate identifier through GS1 or your authorized issuing channel and check your retailer's requirements. Never use the demo number on a product for sale.

EAN-13 or UPC-A?

EAN-13 contains 13 digits and is widely used for international retail. Its GS1 prefix does not establish a product’s country of manufacture. Keep leading zeros and do not substitute an arbitrary number for an assigned GTIN. Use the UPC-A generator if that is the format you need, or Code 128 for internal alphanumeric SKUs.

Will my printed label scan?

Rendering a valid symbol is only the first step. Physical size, print resolution, contrast, quiet zones and packaging can affect readability. Do not stretch the artwork or crop its margins; test at the final print size. UtiliKit does not certify labels or guarantee retailer approval.

Which downloads are free?

PNG downloads have no daily cap. The free tier includes 5 SVG exports per day shared across QR and barcode tools in this browser, resetting at midnight UTC. Premium (€9.99 once or €0.99/month) removes that daily cap. Barcode data is rendered locally; this is not a barcode lookup service.

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