Free Online Barcode Generator - Formerly TheBarCodeGenerator.com
If you are a serious retailer still generating barcodes manually - it's time to upgrade to a modern retail point of sale. Otherwise use this tool to generate 20 different barcode formats directly in your browser. Enter your data, customize the dimensions and colors, and export the exact specification you need as an SVG, PNG, or JPG file. No data is sent to external servers; all generation happens locally on your machine. You can save them to your point of sale for use with your barcode scanner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my barcode displaying an error?
Certain barcode formats require specific input types and lengths. For example, EAN-13 requires exactly 12 or 13 numeric digits. UPC-A requires exactly 11 or 12 numeric digits. If you input letters or an incorrect quantity of numbers into a strict format, the generator will throw an error. Switch to CODE 128 if you need to encode alphanumeric characters.
What file format should I download?
SVG is recommended for print and graphic design software (like Adobe Illustrator) because it is a vector format that will never lose quality or become pixelated when scaled. PNG is best for web usage or pasting into documents where a transparent or solid background image is required. JPG is provided for legacy system compatibility but is generally inferior to PNG for barcodes due to compression artifacts.
Are these barcodes completely free for commercial use?
Yes. The tool utilizes the open-source JsBarcode library (MIT License). You can generate and use these images for personal or commercial projects without restriction or attribution.
Does this tool register my product globally?
No. This tool only translates the numbers/letters you type into the corresponding scannable visual lines. It does not register the number with GS1 or any global database. If you are selling a retail product in major stores, you must purchase an official prefix and GTIN from GS1 directly before generating your barcode artwork here.