EAN-8 Barcode Generator
How to generate a EAN-8 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-8 barcode?
EAN-8 is a compact version of the EAN-13 barcode, part of the GS1 system, primarily used for smaller products where space is limited. Like EAN-13, EAN-8 is widely utilized in retail to identify products globally and is compatible with the UPC system. It encodes 8 numeric digits, making it suitable for identifying items like small packages or individual units in larger products.
How much data can a EAN 8 barcode hold?
An EAN-8 barcode holds exactly 8 numeric digits. These digits include a country code (GS1 prefix), a manufacturer code, and a product code. The final digit is a check digit used for error detection. EAN-8 is ideal for smaller items where a full-sized barcode like EAN-13 or UPC-A wouldn’t fit, while still maintaining compatibility with global retail systems.
How to generate multiple ean-8 barcodes
You can use Orca Scan web or mobile application to generate multiple ean-8 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-8 barcodes programmatically
You can generate EAN-8 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=ean8&data=12341238
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