Tool description

The Universal Barcode Generator is a comprehensive tool for creating barcodes in multiple formats. It supports over 60 different barcode types including popular 1D barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC), 2D barcodes (QR Code, PDF417, Data Matrix), GS1 standards, postal codes, and specialized formats. The tool provides extensive customization options including colors, scaling, height adjustment, and text visibility.

Features

  • Wide Format Support: Generate 60+ barcode types including 1D, 2D, composite, stacked, pharmaceutical, and GS1 formats
  • Customizable Appearance: Adjust foreground and background colors to match your branding
  • Flexible Sizing: Control barcode scale (1-10) and height (5-50 units) for different applications
  • Text Display: Toggle text display below the barcode on or off
  • Real-time Preview: See your barcode update instantly as you type and adjust settings
  • PNG Export: Download generated barcodes as high-quality PNG images
  • Error Validation: Automatic validation of input data based on selected barcode format

Use Cases

  • Retail and Inventory: Generate EAN-13, UPC-A, or Code 128 barcodes for product labeling and inventory management
  • Logistics and Shipping: Create postal barcodes (POSTNET, Royal Mail, Australia Post) for mail and package tracking
  • Document Management: Use PDF417, Data Matrix, or QR codes for document tracking and information encoding
  • Pharmaceutical: Generate Pharmacode or Code 32 barcodes for medication tracking
  • Manufacturing: Create GS1-128 or GS1 DataBar codes for supply chain and traceability
  • Library Systems: Generate ISBN, ISMN, or ISSN barcodes for book and publication management
  • Mobile Integration: Create QR codes or Aztec codes for quick scanning with smartphones
  • International Shipping: Use KIX, Japan Post, or other country-specific postal barcodes

Supported Barcode Types

1D Barcodes:

  • Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11
  • EAN-13, EAN-8
  • UPC-A, UPC-E
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • Codabar, Rationalized Codabar
  • MSI, Plessey, Telepen
  • ISBN, ISMN, ISSN
  • POSTNET, PLANET
  • Royal Mail, Australia Post, KIX, Japan Post

2D Barcodes:

  • QR Code, Micro QR Code
  • PDF417, PDF417 Compact, MicroPDF417
  • Data Matrix
  • Aztec Code
  • MaxiCode
  • DotCode
  • Han Xin Code

GS1 Barcodes:

  • GS1-128, GS1 Composite
  • GS1 Data Matrix, GS1 QR Code
  • GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Stacked, Limited, Expanded)

Composite Barcodes:

  • EAN-13 Composite
  • UPC-E Composite
  • GS1-128 Composite

Pharmaceutical Barcodes:

  • Pharmacode
  • Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode)