How is the 13th check digit calculated?

Digits in odd positions are multiplied by 1, even positions by 3. The sum is subtracted from the nearest higher multiple of 10.

Can I use this for Amazon or retail stores?

Yes, provided you own the legitimate GS1 registered GTIN/EAN number assigned to your brand.

Can I download vector format for packaging?

Yes, vector SVG allows packaging designers to scale the barcode to standard GS1 nominal sizes without pixel distortion.

QR & Barcode Tools• Retail Standard

EAN-13 Barcode Generator (Retail GTIN-13)

EAN-13 is the universal retail barcode format used on physical consumer products across Europe, Asia, and worldwide. Generate verified EAN-13 barcodes with exact parity patterns.

Client-side calculation and SVG generation.

EAN 13 BARCODE GENERATOR

12 Product Digits (13th Check Digit Auto-Calculated)

Calculated Modulo-10 Check Digit:1

Bar Width (px)

Bar Height (px)

Display Human-Readable Label Below

Code Color

#000000

Background

#ffffff

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How to Use EAN-13 Barcode Generator

Input 12 or 13 Digits

Enter your 12 product digits (the 13th check digit will be calculated automatically).

Inspect Check Digit

Verify that the modulo-10 checksum matches your official GS1 company allocation.

Download Barcode

Export printable vector SVG for packaging artwork or PNG for digital mockups.

About EAN-13 Barcode Generator

Encodes 13 digits using A, B, and C parity patterns determined by the first country-code digit, separated by guard bars and verified using a weighted modulo-10 check sum.

Supported Formats

SVGPNG

Operational Limits

•Requires valid numeric digits only; official retail distribution requires registered GS1 company prefixes.

Key Features

Standard GS1 EAN-13 encoding with Left/Right 7-module digit structures
Automatic modulo-10 checksum computation and validation
Guard bar rendering (start, center, and end delimiter bars)
Human-readable digit grouping layout
Vector SVG and print-ready high-resolution PNG export

Frequently Asked Questions

EAN-13 is the 13-digit global standard used worldwide, while UPC-A is a 12-digit standard primarily used in the United States and Canada (UPC-A is equivalent to EAN-13 with a leading zero).

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