Free Barcode Generator — 1D & 2D Barcodes | BlueQRCode

Barcode Generator

Generate barcodes for products, inventory, and retail. Supports Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A and more. Free.

Use the Blue QR Code Generator to create barcode generator codes instantly, free of charge. No registration required.

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What is the Barcode Generator?

A barcode is a machine-readable pattern of lines that encodes a number or short string of text. Unlike QR codes, barcodes are scanned with dedicated barcode readers as well as smartphones. BlueQRCode supports EAN-13 (international retail), UPC-A (North American retail), and Code 128 (logistics, warehousing, and internal tracking).

When to use this tool

  • Retail product packaging that needs a scannable barcode for point-of-sale systems
  • Small businesses creating product labels for handmade goods, food products, or custom items
  • Warehouse and inventory management where items need to be tracked with scanners
  • Publishers who need an EAN-13 barcode derived from an ISBN for book covers
  • Internal asset tracking — printers, laptops, equipment — using Code 128 with custom identifiers

How to use the Barcode Generator — step by step

  1. 1

    Choose your barcode format

    EAN-13: for retail products sold internationally. UPC-A: for products sold primarily in the US and Canada. Code 128: for internal tracking, logistics, or any alphanumeric data.

  2. 2

    Enter your barcode value

    For EAN-13: enter exactly 12 digits — the 13th check digit is calculated automatically. For UPC-A: enter 11 digits. For Code 128: enter any text or numeric string.

  3. 3

    Check the validation feedback

    The generator validates your input in real time. An error message appears if the format is wrong — correct it before downloading.

  4. 4

    Preview and verify

    Look at the preview and confirm the number below the barcode matches your intended value. Scan it with a barcode scanner or smartphone app to double-check.

  5. 5

    Download SVG for print

    For product packaging or professional printing, always use SVG. It's a vector format that prints sharply at any size. PNG works for screens and documents.

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