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EAN-13 barcode guide

What is an EAN-13 barcode?

EAN-13 is a 13-digit retail product barcode used on consumer goods and packaging in many international markets. It is designed for point-of-sale scanning, product identification and marketplace listings when the number source is valid.

Do not invent an EAN-13 number for commercial retail packaging. Marketplaces, retailers and distributors usually require a valid EAN, GTIN or product number from GS1, your publisher, your marketplace or another accepted numbering source.

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What is an EAN-13 barcode used for?

EAN-13 is commonly used for retail product identification, packaging labels, point-of-sale scanning and international product distribution.

Can I create my own EAN-13 product number?

You can create barcode artwork here, but official retail use usually requires a valid EAN, GTIN or product number from GS1 or another source accepted by your retailer or marketplace.

How is EAN-13 different from UPC-A?

EAN-13 has 13 digits and is widely used internationally. UPC-A has 12 digits and is common in North America. Some systems represent UPC-A as EAN-13 with a leading zero.