What is EAN-13?
EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the 13-digit barcode used on retail products worldwide. It encodes a 12-digit number plus a check digit and is the standard barcode you see on almost every packaged product in stores.
Common Uses for EAN-13
- Retail product packaging and labels
- E-commerce product listings (Amazon, eBay)
- Supermarket checkout scanning
- ISBN book barcodes (Bookland EAN)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EAN-13 barcode?
EAN-13 is the 13-digit retail barcode used on products sold worldwide. The first digits are a GS1 prefix, followed by the item reference and a check digit.
Do I need to buy a barcode number?
For retail sale you need an official GS1 prefix. This tool generates the barcode image - the number itself comes from GS1 or your marketplace.
How many digits is EAN-13?
EAN-13 encodes 12 data digits plus 1 auto-calculated check digit for a total of 13 digits.
Can I generate multiple EAN-13 barcodes at once?
Yes, paste a list of numbers and this tool generates the whole batch for printing on one sheet.