What is Code 128 used for?

For warehouse and internal tracking: SKUs, order numbers, waybills and passes. It encodes letters and digits and stays compact.

How do I make a product barcode for a marketplace?

Marketplaces usually accept EAN-13 or Code 128 - check the format in the platform rules. Enter the number, verify the check digit and download a label in the size you need.

What is the difference between EAN-13 and Code 128?

EAN-13 is a 13-digit code for retail products that checkouts and marketplaces read. Code 128 encodes letters and digits of any length and suits warehouses, logistics and internal tracking.

Yes, completely: all formats and designs, logo, PNG and SVG, label printing and unlimited batch generation - free, no sign-up.

Will a creative barcode really scan?

Yes. A scanner reads a barcode along a horizontal line through the middle of the bars, so the design only changes the top and the decorations, leaving the middle and bottom untouched. Before a large print run, test one label with your scanner anyway.

How do I print on a thermal label printer?

Click "Print labels", choose the label size (e.g., 58×40 mm) and "Thermal printer" mode. Each label goes on its own page of the right size. In the print dialog, choose your printer and 100% scale.

Can I use any EAN-13 number?

For internal use - yes. To sell in stores and on marketplaces you need an official number from GS1 or one issued by the marketplace - otherwise it may clash with someone else's product.

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Code 128 barcode generator

Enter any letters, digits and symbols - Code 128 suits SKUs, waybills, passes and warehouse inventory.

1Format and number

Number

2Designcreative barcodes

A creative design only changes the top of the bars and the decorations around - the part the scanner reads stays untouched.

3Colors

Bars Background Accent Text

Transparent background

4Captions and size

Product name (on top) Price (optional) SKU or caption below

Digits under the barcode

Bar width2.5

Height110

Digit size20

5Logoabove the barcode

Upload logo

Logo size40

Try also

More barcode formats and QR codes - also free

Code 39 barcodeInventory and badges EAN-13 barcodeProducts and marketplaces ITF-14 barcodeShipping cartons EAN-8 barcodeSmall packages

Which format to choose

Barcodes for business

EAN-13Products in stores and on marketplaces (Amazon, Ozon). 13 digits, the last is a check digit - we calculate it for you.

Code 128Warehouse, internal inventory, waybills. Letters, digits and symbols of any length.

UPC-AProducts for the US and Canada, Amazon. 12 digits.

ITF-14Shipping cartons and packaging. 14 digits, printed large.

Good to know about EAN-13 for marketplaces

Where to get a numberOfficial EAN numbers are issued by GS1 in your country. Marketplaces can also generate them for their listings.

Check digitEnter 12 digits - we'll add the 13th. If you enter 13, we'll check the number for errors.

Print sizeStandard EAN-13 width is about 37 mm. Don't go below 30 mm, or a scanner may not read it.

ColorsDark bars, light background. Scanners can't see red bars or a dark background.

FAQ

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For warehouse and internal tracking: SKUs, order numbers, waybills and passes. It encodes letters and digits and stays compact.
Marketplaces usually accept EAN-13 or Code 128 - check the format in the platform rules. Enter the number, verify the check digit and download a label in the size you need.
EAN-13 is a 13-digit code for retail products that checkouts and marketplaces read. Code 128 encodes letters and digits of any length and suits warehouses, logistics and internal tracking.
Yes, completely: all formats and designs, logo, PNG and SVG, label printing and unlimited batch generation - free, no sign-up.
Yes. A scanner reads a barcode along a horizontal line through the middle of the bars, so the design only changes the top and the decorations, leaving the middle and bottom untouched. Before a large print run, test one label with your scanner anyway.
Click "Print labels", choose the label size (e.g., 58×40 mm) and "Thermal printer" mode. Each label goes on its own page of the right size. In the print dialog, choose your printer and 100% scale.
For internal use - yes. To sell in stores and on marketplaces you need an official number from GS1 or one issued by the marketplace - otherwise it may clash with someone else's product.

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