Scan & Generate
Free EAN-13 Barcode Generator
Enter 12 digits to generate an EAN-13 barcode with auto check digit. Download as PNG for product labels and packaging.
Enter 12 digits — the check digit is calculated automatically. Or enter all 13 to validate.
About EAN-13 Barcodes
EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the most widely used retail barcode standard in the world. It encodes 13 digits — a country/company prefix, item reference, and a check digit — in a pattern of bars and spaces that any barcode scanner can read.
EAN-13 Number Structure
| Digits | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | GS1 prefix (country/company) | 590 = Poland |
| 4–7 | Manufacturer code (assigned by GS1) | 1234 |
| 8–12 | Item reference (assigned by manufacturer) | 12345 |
| 13 | Check digit (calculated automatically) | 7 |
EAN-13 vs UPC-A
UPC-A is used primarily in the US and Canada, encoding 12 digits. An EAN-13 barcode starting with a leading zero is equivalent to a UPC-A barcode — most modern scanners read both. Retailers outside North America prefer EAN-13, while US/Canadian retail uses UPC-A.
Check Digit Calculation
The check digit is calculated using the Luhn-like algorithm: multiply alternating digits by 1 and 3, sum the results, and the check digit is whatever makes the total a multiple of 10. This tool calculates it automatically from your 12 input digits.
Scanning with a Mobile App
The Scan & Generate app can read EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, and more — all from your phone camera. Scan any product barcode to get the number instantly, or use the history to track what you've scanned.
Scan EAN-13 Barcodes Instantly
The Scan & Generate app reads EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, and 20+ other barcode formats — plus keeps a searchable history of every scan.