QR Code generator

Creating a QR code is made easy with the ability to add a logo, choose custom colors, and select attractive and diverse styles, all online and completely free. It can be used for business cards, link sharing, converting locations into barcodes, and more.

Online Linear Barcode Generator

Free online barcode generator — create standard linear barcodes (CODE128, CODE39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A) with no installation. Download PNG or SVG for printing, packaging and inventory.

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Recommended max: 80 chars. Latin letters, digits and standard ASCII symbols.
Linear barcode preview

Linear Barcode Types and Their Uses

A linear barcode (also called a 1D or bar code) consists of parallel vertical lines encoding data. Used in retail, warehousing, and packaging for fast product identification. The key difference from a QR code (2D) is capacity and structure.

CODE 128 Most popular

General-purpose barcode

Supports the full ASCII character set: digits, upper- and lower-case Latin letters, and symbols. Ideal for product barcodes, order numbers, tracking codes, serial numbers, and internal use.

Products Inventory Serial numbers
EAN-13 / EAN-8 Global standard

Retail product barcode

EAN-13 (13 digits) is the international standard for product barcodes in supermarkets, shops and books (ISBN). EAN-8 is the compact version for small packages. Check digits are calculated automatically.

Retail Supermarket ISBN
UPC-A North America

US retail barcode

UPC-A (12 digits) is the standard in the US and Canada for retail products. Similar structure to EAN-13 and readable by most barcode scanners worldwide.

Retail Exports
CODE 39 Industrial

Legacy industrial standard

Supports uppercase A–Z, digits 0–9, and several special characters. Widely used in manufacturing, military, automotive, and warehousing for its simplicity.

Industry Automotive Military

Frequently Asked Questions about Barcode Generation

How do I create a barcode?
Select the barcode type, enter the value, adjust colors and size if needed, then click "Download PNG" or "Download SVG". Everything runs in the browser — no software needed.
What is a linear barcode?
A linear (1D) barcode consists of parallel vertical bars encoding data. This tool supports CODE128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and CODE39.
What is the difference between a barcode and a QR code?
A linear barcode (1D) has only vertical bars and limited capacity (typically up to 20 characters). A QR code (2D) is square and can store thousands of characters. Barcodes are typical for physical products; QR codes for links and richer data.
Which barcode type should I use for a product?
For retail products, the global standard EAN-13 (13 digits) is recommended. For internal use, inventory, or serial numbers, CODE128 is more flexible as it supports letters.
Is the output suitable for printing?
Yes — the SVG output is vector-based and prints at any size without loss. PNG is also sufficient for packaging. Adjust bar width and height to match your print requirements.
Is barcode generation free?
Yes — Negareno's barcode generator is completely free, no account required, no limits, no watermark. The output is yours to use anywhere.