Barcode generator

UPC-A barcode generator

Create UPC-A retail barcodes from 11 digits and let Barqode calculate the check digit, or enter a complete valid 12 digit code. UPC-A is commonly used for retail products in North America.

Barcode type

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North American retail codes with 11 digits, or 12 with a valid checksum.

Preview

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UPC-A

* Always test your code before printing or use. Barqode is not responsible for errors, unreadable codes or incorrect output.

About this format

Generate UPC-A barcodes for North American retail packaging.

Create UPC-A retail barcodes from 11 digits and let Barqode calculate the check digit, or enter a complete valid 12 digit code. UPC-A is commonly used for retail products in North America.

Common uses

  • Prepare UPC-A barcode artwork for product packaging.
  • Preview 11 or 12 digit UPC values before export.
  • Export clean SVG files for print workflows.

When to use UPC-A

UPC-A is a common retail barcode format in North America. It is used on consumer product packaging and is part of the same EAN/UPC family as EAN-13.

Check digit handling

UPC-A contains 12 digits. Enter 11 digits and Barqode calculates the final digit automatically. If you enter 12 digits, the checksum must match before the code is rendered.

Exporting UPC artwork

For print and packaging work, SVG is usually the safest export because it stays sharp and remains editable in design software. PNG is useful for quick previews and digital documents.

Is UPC-A the same as EAN-13?

They are related retail barcode formats in the EAN/UPC family, but UPC-A uses 12 digits and is especially common in North America.

Can I enter 11 digits for UPC-A?

Yes. Barqode can calculate the twelfth check digit automatically from an 11 digit UPC-A value.