Create validated Code 128 and EAN-13 barcode artwork.
How to use it
Enter 400638133393 for a known EAN-13 example, or enter the first 12 digits and let the tool calculate the check digit.
Code 128 Set B accepts up to 48 printable ASCII characters. EAN-13 accepts 12 digits and calculates the check digit, or accepts 13 digits and verifies it. Quiet zones are included. A technically valid image does not grant a product identifier: verify commercial EAN use against an authorized GS1 registration and test printed labels with your target scanner.
FAQ
No. It renders a valid barcode from the value you provide. Retail identifiers and company prefixes must come from the appropriate GS1 organization.
Practical guidance
Use Code 128 Set B for internal labels and printable ASCII text such as inventory codes. Use EAN-13 only for a 13-digit retail identifier; its last digit checks transcription accuracy but does not register or authorize the number.
Keep the quiet zones clear, preserve strong contrast, and avoid stretching the image after export. Print a sample at the intended size and test it with the scanner and surface that will be used in practice.
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