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