Barcode Generator
Create common barcodes.
Create common barcodes.
How to use Barcode Generator
- Type the value you want encoded
- Pick a barcode type such as CODE128, EAN-13, or UPC
- Download the crisp scannable PNG
About Barcode Generator
Barcode Generator turns any value into a scannable barcode right in your browser. Type your text or number, choose a symbology, and download a clean PNG in seconds. It supports the formats most people actually need: CODE128 for general text and numbers, EAN-13 and UPC-A for retail products, CODE39 for asset and inventory tags, and ITF-14 for shipping cartons.
If you're not sure which type to use, CODE128 is the safe default — it encodes almost any string. For products headed to a store shelf, UPC-A and EAN-13 are the ones cash registers expect, and the tool checks your input length so you catch a bad value before you print it. Each barcode is drawn with true black bars on a white background at a scannable resolution, so it holds up whether you print it on a label or drop it into a document.
Need more than one? Switch to Bulk mode, paste a whole list of values (one per line, with an optional caption after a comma), and generate the entire batch at once — then download every barcode as a ZIP of PNGs or open a printable label sheet, which is what makes it a genuine bulk barcode generator for inventory, SKUs, and asset tags. For a single code you can export a pixel-perfect PNG or a vector SVG that stays sharp at any print size, from a small label to large signage.
This is a free barcode generator with no account, no watermark, and no per-day limit — a straightforward alternative if you've been bouncing between paid or sign-up-gated tools. It creates linear (1D) barcodes; if you actually need a 2D QR code, that's a different format handled by our QR code generator.
Everything happens locally on your device. The value you type is never uploaded to a server, which matters when your barcodes carry SKUs, order numbers, or anything you'd rather not send off. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the barcode generator free?
- Yes — completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limits. You can generate and download as many barcodes as you need.
- Does this also make QR codes?
- This tool creates linear (1D) barcodes like CODE128, EAN and UPC. QR codes are a different 2D format, so use our separate QR code generator for those.
- How do I create a UPC barcode?
- Pick UPC-A as the type and enter an 11 or 12-digit product number. The tool renders it in the standard retail format that store scanners and point-of-sale systems expect.
- Can I generate many barcodes at once?
- Yes. Switch to Bulk mode and paste one value per line — you can add a caption after a comma, for example SKU-1001,Blue Widget. The tool generates the whole batch (up to 250), skips any invalid values, and lets you download them all as a ZIP of PNGs or open a printable label sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Can I download a vector (SVG) barcode?
- Yes. In Single mode you can download either a PNG or a vector SVG. SVG stays perfectly crisp at any size — ideal for print, packaging, or large signage — and it drops cleanly into design tools like Illustrator or InDesign.
- Which barcode type should I pick?
- CODE128 handles almost any text or number and is the safest default. Use EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail products, CODE39 for asset tags, and ITF-14 for shipping cartons.
- Why does it say my value is invalid?
- Some types require a specific format — for example EAN-13 needs 12–13 digits and UPC-A needs 11–12 digits. Switch to CODE128, or match the required length.
- Will the barcode actually scan?
- Yes. It's drawn on a white background with true black bars at a scannable resolution, and downloads as a clean PNG you can print or place anywhere.
- How is this different from TEC-IT or other online barcode generators?
- It covers the same common symbologies but runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up, no watermark, and no upload. That makes it faster for quick one-off barcodes and keeps your values private.
- Can I use this instead of Canva's barcode generator?
- Yes. This generates a plain PNG barcode you can then drop into Canva, Word, a label template, or any design tool — without needing a Canva account or app to make the code itself.
- Is my data uploaded anywhere?
- No. Barcodes are generated locally in your browser; nothing you type is sent to a server, so SKUs and order numbers stay on your device.
- Can I use it on my phone?
- Yes — it works in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop, with no app to install.
- What file format do I get?
- You download a crisp PNG image with a transparent-free white background, ready to print on a label or paste into a document or spreadsheet.