Free barcode generator online
Type your number or text, pick a symbology and download a print-ready barcode in seconds. No account, no watermark, no limits on static barcodes.
Barcode generator
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Why generate barcodes here
11 barcode formats
Retail, logistics, library and pharmacy symbologies, all validated as you type.
Instant downloads
Preview updates live and downloads as a print-ready PNG in one click.
Bulk batches
Turn a spreadsheet column into hundreds of labelled barcode files at once.
Check before you print
Verify any generated barcode with the built-in browser scanner.
How to make a barcode
- 1. Choose a format. EAN-13 and UPC-A for retail, CODE128 for logistics, ITF-14 for cartons.
- 2. Enter your value. The generator checks the length and check digit rules for the format you picked.
- 3. Adjust the look. Change size, colours and whether the human-readable number appears under the bars.
- 4. Download and test. Save the PNG, print a sample and read it with the free barcode scanner.
Supported barcode formats
- Code 128
- Code 39
- EAN-13
- EAN-8
- UPC-A
- UPC-E
- ITF-14
- ITF
- MSI
- Codabar
- Pharmacode
Frequently asked questions
- Is this barcode generator really free?
- Yes. Every barcode format is free to create and download as a PNG, with no account and no watermark. Paid plans add saving, SVG and PDF exports, and bulk batches.
- Which barcode format should I use?
- Use EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail products, CODE128 for internal logistics and shipping labels, ITF-14 for cartons, and Codabar for libraries or blood banks.
- Will the barcode scan correctly when printed?
- Yes, as long as you print it at a size where the bars stay crisp and keep white space around it. Test the printed label with our free scanner before ordering a large run.
- Can I create many barcodes at once?
- Yes. The bulk generator turns a pasted list or CSV file into a ZIP of barcode images in one go.