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 UPC code. UPC-A is the common UPC barcode format for retail products in North America.

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Barcode type

QR code with icon

Content

Full code123456789012

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

Filename prefix

barqode-upca-123456789012

Which file format should I use?

Preview

12345678901

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.

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, product labels and point-of-sale retail systems. If someone searches for a UPC barcode generator or UPC code generator, UPC-A is usually the format they mean.

Check digit handling

UPC-A contains 12 digits. Enter 11 digits and Barqode calculates the final UPC check digit automatically. If you enter 12 digits, the checksum must match before the code is rendered. You can also use the checksum generator when you only need the last digit and not the barcode artwork.

UPC-A and EAN-13

UPC-A and EAN-13 are related formats in the EAN/UPC family. UPC-A is especially common for North American retail products, while EAN-13 is widely used internationally. Barqode keeps the generators separate so the input length, checksum and human-readable text match the selected format.

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.

Is this a UPC barcode generator?

Yes. This page generates UPC-A barcodes, the 12 digit UPC format commonly used for retail products in North America.

Can I create a UPC barcode from 11 digits?

Yes. Enter 11 digits and Barqode calculates the final UPC-A check digit before rendering the complete 12 digit barcode.