Free Online Barcode Tool

Barcode Generator

Create customizable barcodes for products, inventory, labels and business workflows. Choose a format and download as PNG or SVG.

Multiple formats Live preview Custom colors PNG & SVG download

Create Your Barcode

Enter a value, choose a format and customize the design

Code 128 supports a wide range of text and numeric values.

12 characters

Barcode Settings

Customize line width, height, colors and text

2 px
100 px
10 px

Barcode Preview

Review the result before downloading

CODE128

Encoded Value

✓ Tip: Test downloaded barcodes with the scanner and printing conditions used in your workflow.

Quick Styles

Barcode Color Presets

Apply a ready-made color combination to your barcode.

Powerful Features

Everything You Need to Generate Barcodes

Multiple Formats

Generate Code 128, Code 39, EAN, UPC, ITF and more.

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Custom Design

Adjust bar width, height, colors, margins and text.

Live Preview

See barcode changes instantly as you edit settings.

PNG & SVG Export

Download raster PNG files or scalable SVG graphics.

Simple Process

How to Generate a Barcode

Create a customized barcode in three simple steps.

1

Enter Your Value

Add the text or numeric value you want to encode.

2

Select & Customize

Choose a barcode format and customize size, colors and text.

3

Download Barcode

Review the result and download it as PNG or SVG.

Barcode Guide

What Is a Barcode Generator?

A barcode generator is a tool that converts compatible text or numeric information into a machine-readable visual pattern. One-dimensional barcodes use a sequence of bars and spaces to represent encoded information.

Barcodes are commonly used for product identification, inventory systems, warehouse labels, shipping workflows, asset tracking and many other business processes. Different barcode symbologies have different rules, character sets and length requirements.

Common Barcode Formats

Choose a barcode format that matches the requirements of your application or workflow.

Code 128

A flexible high-density format commonly used for alphanumeric information.

Code 39

A widely recognized format often used for labels and identification workflows.

EAN-13

A numeric barcode format associated with many retail product workflows.

UPC-A

A numeric barcode format commonly encountered in product identification.

ITF-14

A numeric format frequently associated with packaging and logistics use cases.

MSI & Codabar

Additional formats useful for specialized identification workflows.

How to Choose a Barcode Format

The correct barcode format depends on your data, scanner compatibility and industry requirements. Some formats support alphanumeric content, while others require a fixed number of numeric digits.

Format General Characteristic
Code 128 Flexible for many text and numeric values
Code 39 Common alphanumeric identification format
EAN / UPC Numeric formats with specific length rules
ITF Numeric format for compatible workflows

Barcode Generation Best Practices

Use Strong Contrast

Dark bars on a light background generally provide clear visual contrast.

Choose the Correct Format

Match the symbology to your data and system requirements.

Test Before Printing

Scan the exported barcode using the equipment used in your workflow.

Avoid Excessive Compression

Preserve sufficient bar width and overall dimensions for reliable scanning.

FAQ

Barcode Generator FAQs

A barcode generator converts compatible text or numeric data into a machine-readable barcode.
The tool includes common formats such as Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC, ITF, MSI, Codabar and Pharmacode.
Different barcode formats have different character, numeric and length requirements. A value valid for Code 128 may not be valid for EAN or UPC.
Yes. You can customize the line color and background color.
Yes. The generator includes PNG and SVG download options.
Yes. You can generate, customize and download barcodes for free.

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Generate customizable barcodes and download them as PNG or SVG.

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