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EAN-18 (SSCC-18) barcode generator

Serial Shipping Container Code for pallets and parcels. Enter 17 or 18 digits.

Terms of use: this site only turns the data you type into a barcode; it does not create, verify, register or store that data, and nothing is sent to any server. The content you enter and the use of the generated barcodes are solely the user's responsibility, including the right to use GTIN/EAN numbers (licensed by GS1), the accuracy of the information and compliance with applicable law. Links with dangerous schemes and typical attack patterns (scripts, SQL injection) are blocked, but this does not replace your own checks. By using the generator you accept these terms.

One per line: 17 digits (check digit calculated), 18 digits or (00) + 18 digits.

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PDF and AI are vector files in CMYK, with black as C0 M0 Y0 K100. PNG, JPG and SVG are RGB.

Test every barcode before use. The user is solely responsible for the accuracy of the barcode.

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EAN-18 (SSCC-18) specification

SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) uniquely identifies each shipping unit, such as a pallet or parcel. It is mandatory on the GS1 Logistic Label and drawn in GS1-128 with AI (00).

  • Input: 17 digits (check digit calculated), 18 digits (check digit verified) or (00) + 18 digits.
  • Structure: extension digit + GS1 company prefix + serial reference + check digit (modulo 10).
  • Each SSCC must be unique and must not be reused for at least one year after shipment.

How to use

  1. Type the content. To create several barcodes, put one per line.
  2. Adjust size, height, margin and colors. The preview follows every change.
  3. Download each barcode in the format you need, or all of them as a ZIP.

In PDF, SVG and AI the size is set by the module X — the width of the narrowest bar, in millimetres. The default for this symbology is 0.495 mm. PNG and JPG use the chosen pixel resolution. If your printer warns about ink spread, increase the bar width reduction.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a EAN-18 (SSCC-18) barcode?

SSCC-18 (Serial Shipping Container Code) uniquely identifies each shipping unit, such as a pallet or parcel. It is mandatory on the GS1 Logistic Label and drawn in GS1-128 with AI (00).

What can a EAN-18 (SSCC-18) barcode contain?

Input: 17 digits (check digit calculated), 18 digits (check digit verified) or (00) + 18 digits.

How do I create a EAN-18 (SSCC-18) barcode for free?

Type the data in the generator on this page, adjust size and colors, and download the barcode as PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF or Adobe Illustrator (AI). PDF and AI are vector files in CMYK with 100% K black, ready for print. Everything runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded and no sign-up is needed.

What size should a printed EAN-18 (SSCC-18) barcode be?

The vector size is defined by the module X (narrowest bar). This generator uses 0.495 mm by default for EAN-18 (SSCC-18); you can change it before downloading.

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