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2026-01-28
A barcode is a graphical representation of data in the form of alternating black and white bars. A scanner reads the width of bars and spaces, decoding the information.
| Format | Length | Application |
|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 13 digits | Retail products (Europe, Russia) |
| EAN-8 | 8 digits | Small products |
| UPC-A | 12 digits | Products in the USA and Canada |
| Code128 | Any | Logistics, warehouses |
| Code39 | Letters + digits | Industry |
| ITF-14 | 14 digits | Shipping packaging |
For retail products in Russia, use EAN-13. For internal tracking — Code128.
For EAN-13, enter 12 digits — the check digit is calculated automatically.
Specify the width, height, and whether to display text below the barcode.
Download in PNG for screen or SVG for print.
First 3 digits — country code (460-469 for Russia)
Next 4-6 digits — manufacturer code
Then — product code
Last digit — checksum
See also: QR Code Generator, UUID Generator