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UPC-E barcode generator

Zero-suppressed UPC for small packages. Enter 7 digits starting with 0 or 1.

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 barcode per line. For a 2- or 5-digit add-on, separate it with a space: 7891234123459 12.

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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.

UPC-E specification

UPC-E is a zero-suppressed, compact form of UPC-A, used on small packages. It takes about half the width of a UPC-A.

  • Content: digits only — number system (0 or 1) + 6 digits + check digit (8 in total). Type 7 digits to have the check digit calculated.
  • The check digit is calculated on the expanded UPC-A. E.g. 0123455 corresponds to UPC-A 01234500005.
  • The check digit has no bars of its own: it is encoded in the parity of the 6 digits.
  • Optional 2- or 5-digit add-on, separated by a space. Nominal module: 0.33 mm; magnification 80% to 200%.

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 0.33 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is a UPC-E barcode?

UPC-E is a zero-suppressed, compact form of UPC-A, used on small packages. It takes about half the width of a UPC-A.

What can a UPC-E barcode contain?

Content: digits only — number system (0 or 1) + 6 digits + check digit (8 in total). Type 7 digits to have the check digit calculated.

How do I create a UPC-E 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 UPC-E barcode be?

The vector size is defined by the module X (narrowest bar). This generator uses 0.33 mm by default for UPC-E; 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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