๐ท๏ธ UPC-E Barcode Generator
UPC-E is a space-saving barcode symbology that compresses a 12-digit UPC-A code down to 6 significant digits using zero suppression, commonly used on small product packaging.
Generate a UPC-E barcode, a space-saving compressed symbology derived from the standard 12-digit UPC-A, commonly used on small product packaging. Accepts either 7 digits (a number-system digit plus a 6-digit code, with the check digit calculated automatically) or 8 digits (including an explicit check digit).
How to use
- Enter a 7- or 8-digit number.
- The check digit is validated (or calculated automatically), and the barcode is shown if valid.
- Download the generated barcode as SVG or PNG.
FAQ
What's the difference between UPC-E and UPC-A?
UPC-A is the standard 12-digit barcode, while UPC-E is compressed down to 6 significant digits using a technique called zero suppression, making it easier to print on small product packaging.
Should I enter 7 or 8 digits?
Enter 7 digits (a 1-digit number system code plus a 6-digit code) and the check digit (8th digit) is calculated automatically. If you already know the check digit, enter all 8 digits and it will be validated.
Can a UPC-E barcode be converted back to UPC-A?
Yes โ UPC-E is generated from a UPC-A number using a defined zero-suppression rule, and scanners can expand it back to the original UPC-A form when reading it.