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EAN-8 barcode generator
Short EAN for small packages. Enter 7 digits; the check digit is calculated automatically.
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.
Preview
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-8 specification
EAN-8 (GTIN-8) is the short version of EAN-13, created for very small packages where an EAN-13 does not fit. EAN-8 numbers are allocated individually by GS1 and should only be used when there is no room for an EAN-13.
Content: digits only — 7 data digits + 1 check digit (8 in total). With 7 digits the check digit is calculated; with 8 it is verified.
Check digit: modulo 10 with weights 3 and 1 from the right.
Structure: left guard, 4 digits (set A), center guard, 4 digits (set C) and right guard.
Optional 2- or 5-digit add-on: separate it with a space, e.g. 96385074 12. It is drawn 9X away from the main symbol (GS1 allows 7X to 12X).
Nominal size (100%): 26.73 × 21.31 mm, with a module (X) of 0.33 mm. GS1 allows magnifications from 80% to 200%.
Quiet zone: 7 modules on each side. The "quiet zone markers" option draws the < and > signs that mark the clear area.
How to use
Type the content. To create several barcodes, put one per line.
Adjust size, height, margin and colors. The preview follows every change.
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 0.33 mm, which is 100% of the GS1 nominal size (80% = 0.264 mm; 200% = 0.66 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-8 barcode?
EAN-8 (GTIN-8) is the short version of EAN-13, created for very small packages where an EAN-13 does not fit. EAN-8 numbers are allocated individually by GS1 and should only be used when there is no room for an EAN-13.
What can a EAN-8 barcode contain?
Content: digits only — 7 data digits + 1 check digit (8 in total). With 7 digits the check digit is calculated; with 8 it is verified.
How do I create a EAN-8 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-8 barcode be?
The vector size is defined by the module X (narrowest bar). This generator uses 0.33 mm by default for EAN-8; you can change it before downloading. For EAN/UPC, 0.33 mm is 100% of the GS1 nominal size and GS1 allows 80% to 200%.
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