Which barcode format should I use for products in India?

For most packaged consumer products sold in India, use EAN-13. Code 128 is excellent for internal inventory, SKU tracking and variable data. ITF-14 is commonly used on outer cartons and shipping boxes.

Do I need a GS1 license to use these barcodes?

For selling in large retail chains and for official product registration, you should obtain legitimate GTINs (EAN numbers) from GS1 India. This free generator is perfect for internal use, small businesses, testing, custom labels and non-retail barcoding needs.

Can I print these barcodes on labels and thermal printers?

Yes. Download the SVG version for perfect scaling on any printer. The PNG at higher resolutions also works very well on both laser and thermal label printers.

Is the data saved or sent to any server?

No. Everything is generated directly in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

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Free Barcode Generator

Create professional barcodes for products, inventory labels, packaging and more. Supports EAN-13, Code 128, UPC and others. Instant PNG & SVG downloads.

EAN-13, Code 128, UPC, Code 39 & ITF

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Barcode Generator

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BARCODE FORMAT

VALUE TO ENCODE

For EAN-13/UPC use numeric codes. Code 128 accepts letters & symbols.

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Height: 80px

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Code 128

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Common Uses in India

How Businesses Use Barcodes

Product Labels & Packaging

Print EAN-13 barcodes on product stickers, boxes and polybags for retail shelves and warehouses.

Inventory & Stock Management

Use Code 128 or Code 39 for SKUs, internal tracking, bin locations and warehouse operations.

Shelf Tags & Price Labels

Quickly generate barcodes for price tags and shelf talkers that work with your barcode scanners.

Carton & Shipping Labels

ITF-14 is ideal for outer cartons and bulk packaging used in logistics.

Invoicing & Returns

Add barcodes to invoices or return labels for faster scanning at the counter.

Small Business & D2C Brands

Perfect for handmade products, custom packaging, and growing brands before getting full GS1 numbers.

Combine with Inventory & Invoicing

Generate barcodes for your products and use them seamlessly inside Pinbooks Retail POS for scanning, stock updates and billing.

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FAQ

Barcode Generator FAQs

Can I generate barcodes for selling on Amazon, Flipkart or BigBasket? ⌄

For official listings on major marketplaces you generally need valid GTINs registered with GS1. This tool is excellent for internal processes, your own store, D2C packaging and testing.

What’s the best format for general use? ⌄

Code 128 is the most versatile and reliable for most business use cases (SKUs, serials, variable text). Use EAN-13 specifically when you need standard retail product identification.

Will the barcodes scan correctly? ⌄

Yes — the generated barcodes follow industry standards and work with almost all barcode scanners, mobile scanning apps, and POS systems.

Can I make very small or very large barcodes? ⌄

Yes. Use the width and height sliders. For very small labels we recommend testing print quality. SVG format scales without losing quality.

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