EAN-13 Barcode Generator
How to generate a EAN-13 barcode in 3 steps
1. Select a barcode type
2. Enter the barcode data
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3. Generate the barcode image
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What is a EAN-13 barcode?
EAN-13 is part of the GS1 system, primarily utilized in global retail for product identification. The EAN-13 barcode is commonly found on consumer goods and is compatible with the UPC system, making it a standard for international trade. It encodes 13 numeric digits and can store information like country codes, manufacturer identifiers, and product numbers.
How much data can a EAN 13 barcode hold?
An EAN-13 barcode holds exactly 13 numeric digits, which are used to encode product information in global retail systems. The first few digits represent the country code (GS1 prefix), followed by a manufacturer code and a product code. The last digit is a check digit for error detection.
How to generate multiple ean-13 barcodes
You can use Orca Scan web or mobile application to generate multiple ean-13 barcodes using the following steps:
Import a spreadsheet of barcode data
To generate barcodes from a spreadsheet of data:
Scan barcodes on existing products
To generate barcode images for existing products:
- Scan your products using the Orca Scan mobile app
- Login to the Orca Scan web app
- Select the barcodes you wish to generate
- Open the Barcode Preview on the left
- Select the Barcode Type
- Click Download or Print
How to generate ean-13 barcodes programmatically
You can generate EAN-13 barcodes programmatically using our Barcode Image API. Simply pass the desired data and barcode type as URL parameters. For example: https://barcode.orcascan.com/?type=ean13&data=1234123412344
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