{{ message.text }} Barcode Content Barcode Type {{ type.label }} Show Text Width Height Line Margin Font Size Color Generate Barcode Preview Download PNG Complete Guide to Barcode Types EAN13 - Global Retail Standard The EAN-13 barcode is the international standard for retail product labeling, consisting of: 3-digit country code 5-digit manufacturer code 5-digit product code 1 check digit CODE128 - Industrial Applications Preferred for logistics and inventory management due to: Full ASCII 128 character support High density encoding GS1-128 compatibility Industry-Standard Barcode Specifications UPC-A: North American Retail Standard The UPC-A barcode is mandatory for all retail products in North America with key features: 12-digit numerical format First 6 digits: Manufacturer ID Next 5 digits: Product ID Last digit: Modulo-10 check digit Required for Walmart, Amazon FBA, and major retailers GS1-128: Logistics & Healthcare Global standard for supply chain management: Encodes product batches and expiration dates Required for FDA medical device tracking Supports AIAG automotive standards Compliant with HSCC healthcare guidelines Barcode Implementation Guide Printing Requirements Format Min Width Min Height DPI Retail (UPC/EAN) 1.469" 1.02" 300+ Logistics (GS1-128) 4" 1.5" 600+ Scanner Compatibility Laser Scanners: Best for UPC/EAN at retail POS Imager Scanners: Required for 2D & damaged barcodes Rugged Scanners: For warehouse and industrial use Compliance & Legal Standards US Regulations FDA UDI requirements for medical devices DOD IUID mandates for military assets Retail compliance with GS1 US standards Global Standards ISO/IEC 15420: EAN/UPC specifications ISO/IEC 15417: CODE128 standards GS1 General Specifications v22.0