Will the barcode scan reliably?

Yes, if you keep strong contrast (dark bars on a light background), print it large enough, and leave a clear quiet-zone margin on both sides.

Can I use this barcode to sell a product in stores?

The tool creates the barcode image, but for retail you also need a real, registered product number (GTIN/UPC/EAN) from GS1. Generate the image here using your official number.

What's the difference between a barcode and a QR code?

A barcode is 1D (a row of lines) that holds a short number or code and is read by laser scanners at checkouts. A QR code is 2D and holds much more data, like links or WiFi, and is read by phone cameras.

Free Barcode Generator — Code 128, EAN, UPC

Q: Is the barcode generator free?

Yes, completely. Create unlimited barcodes and download them as PNG, SVG or 4K at no cost, with no sign-up. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Q: Which barcode type should I use?

Use Code 128 for general text and numbers; EAN-13 or UPC-A for retail product codes; Code 39 for logistics, ID cards and asset tags; and ITF-14 for shipping cartons and outer packaging.

Create Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 39 & ITF-14 barcodes — free, in your browser.

Need a barcode for a product, a shipping carton, an asset tag, or a library book? QRaft makes clean, scannable 1D barcodes in seconds — pick a type, type your value, and download. It's free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.

How to create a barcode

Open the generator and switch to Barcode mode.
Pick a barcode type (see the guide below) and enter your number or text.
Customize the colors if you like, and toggle the text label on or off.
Download as PNG, SVG or 4K — all free — then print or share it.

Which barcode type should I use?

Code 128 — the all-rounder. Encodes letters, numbers and symbols. Great for internal codes, labels, and tracking. Make a Code 128 →
EAN-13 — retail products worldwide (13 digits). Make an EAN-13 →
UPC-A — retail products in the US & Canada (12 digits). Make a UPC-A →
Code 39 — logistics, ID badges, asset tags (letters & numbers). Make a Code 39 →
ITF-14 — shipping cartons and outer packaging (14 digits). Make an ITF-14 →

Great for

Inventory & warehouses — label stock with Code 128 for quick scanning.
Retail products — EAN-13 / UPC-A on packaging and price tags.
Shipping — ITF-14 on cartons and cases.
Asset & ID tags — Code 39 for equipment, files and badges.

Tips for barcodes that always scan

Keep dark bars on a light background — high contrast is essential for laser scanners.
Don't shrink it too far; leave a clear quiet-zone (blank margin) on the left and right.
For print, download the SVG or 4K version so the bars stay crisp at any size.
Test it with a scanner app before printing a big batch.

Barcode FAQ

Is the barcode generator free?

Yes — unlimited barcodes, PNG/SVG/4K downloads, no sign-up. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Which type should I pick?

Code 128 for general use, EAN-13 / UPC-A for retail products, Code 39 for logistics/ID, and ITF-14 for shipping cartons.

Will it scan reliably?

Yes — keep strong contrast, print it large enough, and leave a clear quiet-zone margin on both sides.

Can I use this to sell a product in stores?

The tool makes the barcode image, but retail also requires a real, registered product number (GTIN/UPC/EAN) from GS1. Generate the image here using your official number.

Barcode vs QR code — what's the difference?

A barcode is 1D (lines) holding a short code, read by checkout scanners. A QR code is 2D and holds much more (links, WiFi, contacts), read by phone cameras. QRaft does both.

Create your barcode →