Free Online Barcode Generator

Generate real, scannable barcodes in Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39 and 5 more...

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Any text or digits. The most versatile format, used for shipping and internal tracking.

Generated in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded.

Quick answer

To generate a barcode online, pick a format such as Code 128 (the versatile default) or EAN-13 (for retail products), type the value you want to encode, and the barcode is drawn instantly in your browser. YaliKit validates the value against the rules for that format, adds the check digit for EAN-13 and UPC-A when you leave it off, and lets you download a scannable PNG or SVG. Nothing you type is uploaded.

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Why This Barcode Generator

Truly Scannable - Spec-correct encoding
9 Formats - Code 128 to Pharmacode
Live Validation - Friendly, clear errors
Custom Look - Colors, size, text on or off
PNG + SVG + Copy - Screens, print, paste
Private and Free - In browser, no signup

Why Use Free Online Barcode Generator?

Real, Scannable Barcodes

Every barcode follows the exact encoding for its format, including guard patterns, quiet zones and check digits. They scan with standard readers and phone apps, not just look like a barcode.

9 Common Formats

Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, ITF-14, MSI, Codabar and Pharmacode. Pick the right one for retail, shipping, inventory, libraries or pharmacy packaging.

Input Validation Built In

Type the wrong length or a bad check digit for EAN-13 or UPC-A and you get a plain, helpful message instead of a broken barcode. Valid 12 digit codes get their check digit added for you.

Private, Nothing Uploaded

The barcode is drawn in your browser with JsBarcode. The values you type, whether a product code or an asset tag, never leave your device.

Custom Colors and Size

Set the bar color and background, adjust the bar width and height, and turn the human readable text on or off to fit your label.

PNG and SVG, No Watermark

Download a crisp PNG for screens or a scalable SVG for print, or copy the SVG markup straight into your design. Free, with no watermark and no limits.

Who Uses the Barcode Generator?

Small Business Owners

Create EAN-13 or UPC-A barcodes for retail packaging and price tags that scan at any checkout, without paying for software.

Inventory and Warehousing

Label shelves and assets with Code 128, ITF-14 or MSI codes for fast stock counts and tracking.

Shipping and Logistics

Print ITF-14 codes on cartons and cases so they scan cleanly along the supply chain.

Libraries and Clinics

Generate Codabar or Code 39 barcodes for book spines, membership cards and sample tracking.

How It Works

1

Pick a Barcode Type

Choose your format. Code 128 is the safe default for general use, EAN-13 and UPC-A are for retail products, ITF-14 is for shipping cases, and Codabar suits libraries. The hint under the box tells you what each one expects.

2

Enter Your Value

Type or paste the value to encode. It is checked live against the rules for that format, so you know straight away if the length or check digit is off.

3

Style and Download

Adjust the colors, bar width and height, and show or hide the text. Then download a PNG or SVG, or copy the SVG markup to your clipboard.

Tips for Barcodes That Scan

Use SVG for Print

Download the SVG when you will print the barcode. As a vector it stays sharp on anything from a price tag to a shipping carton, while a PNG can blur when scaled up.

Keep High Contrast

Dark bars on a light background scan the most reliably. Black on white is the safest choice, and light bars on a dark background often fail to read.

Leave a Quiet Zone

Keep clear white space on the left and right of the barcode. Scanners need this quiet zone, roughly ten times the narrowest bar width, to lock on to the code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pick a barcode type such as Code 128 or EAN-13, type the value you want to encode, and the barcode appears instantly. Adjust the colors and size if you like, then download it as a PNG or SVG. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there is no signup.
Code 128 is the most versatile and handles letters, digits and symbols, so it is the best default for shipping labels and internal tracking. EAN-13 is the worldwide retail standard (12 to 13 digits). UPC-A is the US and Canada retail standard (11 to 12 digits). Code 39 is common in industry and defence. ITF-14 goes on shipping cartons. Codabar is used by libraries and blood banks. MSI suits warehouse shelving, and Pharmacode is for pharmaceutical packaging.
Choose the EAN-13 format and enter 12 or 13 digits. If you enter 12 digits, the tool works out the final check digit and adds it for you. If you enter all 13, it checks that your check digit is correct and warns you with the right one if it is not, so you never print a code that fails to scan.
Yes. The barcodes are encoded to each format's specification with the correct guard patterns, check digits and quiet zones, so they scan with standard barcode readers and phone scanning apps. For the best results keep a high contrast, such as dark bars on a white background, and leave white space around the code.
A check digit is an extra digit at the end of retail codes like EAN-13 and UPC-A that lets a scanner detect a misread. It uses a weighted sum where digits are multiplied by 3 and 1 in turn. This tool calculates it automatically when you leave it off, and validates it when you include it.
Yes. You can download an SVG, which stays razor sharp at any print size, or a PNG for screens. You can also copy the SVG markup directly to your clipboard to paste into a design tool. None of the exports carry a watermark.
Yes, it is completely free with no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many barcodes you make. All the generation happens in your browser, so your codes stay private.

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