Barcode Generator

Free

Generate barcodes and QR codes in 12+ formats including Code 128, EAN, UPC, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec. Customize colors, size, and padding.

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Click Generate to create a barcode

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Barcode Trivia

The First Barcode Scan

The first item ever scanned with a barcode was a pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit gum at a supermarket in Ohio on June 26, 1974. That pack of gum is now in the Smithsonian Museum.

QR vs Barcode

A standard barcode holds about 20 characters. A QR code can store over 7,000 numeric characters or 4,000 alphanumeric characters — that is 350x more data in the same space.

Billions Scanned Daily

Over 5 billion barcodes are scanned every day worldwide. From groceries to hospital wristbands to boarding passes, the humble barcode is the most widely used automatic identification technology in history.
Pro Tip: Always test your barcode with an actual scanner before printing. Colors matter — red bars often fail because scanners use red lasers, which cannot distinguish red from white.
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