UPC-E Barcode Generator
How to generate a UPC-E 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 UPC-E barcode?
UPC-E is a compressed version of the UPC-A barcode used for small products where space is limited. It is widely used in retail, especially for items with smaller packaging, where a full-sized UPC-A barcode would not fit. UPC-E condenses a 12-digit UPC-A code into just 6 digits by eliminating extra zeros. This makes it ideal for items like gum packets, cosmetics, or small candy bars.
How much data can a UPCE barcode hold?
A UPC-E barcode holds 6 numeric digits, but it represents the same 12-digit information as a UPC-A barcode. This compression is achieved by removing certain zeros from the 12-digit UPC-A code. Like UPC-A, it can only store numeric data, meaning digits from 0 to 9, without the ability to encode letters or special characters.
How to generate multiple upc-e barcodes
You can use Orca Scan web or mobile application to generate multiple upc-e 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 upc-e barcodes programmatically
You can generate UPC-E 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=upce&data=03341186
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