EAN-13 generator

Create scannable EAN-13 barcodes with correct check digits — free in your browser

For Amazon FBA sellers, boutique retailers, and packaging designers who need valid European Article Numbers — type 12 digits, preview instantly, and download PNG or SVG without installing software or uploading GTINs to a third party.

Generate EAN-13 free See how it works

EAN-13 is the barcode format European retailers, Amazon, and most global marketplaces expect on consumer product packaging. Getting the check digit wrong is one of the most common reasons listings get rejected and print runs get scrapped. Zebralines lets you type 12 digits, preview a scannable symbol in under 50 milliseconds, and download PNG or SVG — free, in your browser, with no install and no GTIN upload. When you outgrow one-off labels, switch to bulk mode and import hundreds of codes from a spreadsheet using the same validation engine.

A wrong check digit means rejected listings and wasted print runs

Amazon, Shopify, and high-street retailers reject listings when the GS1 check digit does not match the GTIN — often discovered only after labels are already printed.

Desktop label software requires installs, license keys, and frequently sends your product data to vendor servers you do not control.

Free online generators rarely let you set quiet zones, bar dimensions, DPI, or human-readable text — so the symbol scans in a browser but fails on a production line.

Boutique and handmade sellers need one valid EAN-13 fast, without subscribing to enterprise label tools built for factories, not shop counters.

Zebralines gives you a valid, standards-compliant EAN-13 in seconds — rendered locally, preview-accurate, and export-ready.

Type 12 digits and get a valid 13-digit EAN-13

Enter your GTIN without the check digit and Zebralines computes it via the GS1 Luhn algorithm instantly. Paste all 13 digits and we verify the check digit is correct before you export. Invalid lengths and bad check digits surface immediately with a plain-language reason — not after you have paid for a print run. EAN-13 is included on the free plan so you can test a listing barcode before you commit to a paid tier.

Live preview with quiet zones, sizing, and label text

See exactly what will print: adjust bar width, height, font, margins, and human-readable text below the bars. Quiet zones and minimum bar dimensions follow GS1 guidance so the symbol you preview is the symbol your scanner reads. Preview updates in under 50ms as you type — no generate button, no round trip to a server. Add product name or size text for shelf-ready labels without opening a second tool.

Export PNG or SVG, or scale to a bulk run

Download a single PNG for a quick test print or export SVG for Adobe Illustrator and InDesign mockups. Paid plans add PDF, JPG, ZIP bundles, and PDF roll in bulk mode. When your catalog grows, switch to bulk mode and import hundreds of EAN-13 values from a spreadsheet — same validation, same preview fidelity, same local-only processing.

How it works

Three steps. No jargon.

Step 1

Enter your GTIN

Type 12 digits and Zebralines adds the check digit automatically, or paste a full 13-digit EAN-13 to verify it. The workspace opens with EAN-13 selected by default.

Step 2

Preview your label

Adjust dimensions, quiet zones, and label text. The live preview mirrors export output so what you see is what prints — no surprises at the scanner.

Step 3

Download or go bulk

Export PNG or SVG for a single label on the free plan. Import a CSV in bulk mode when you need hundreds of EAN-13 codes with per-row validation.

Who it's for

Built for teams like yours

Amazon FBA seller

Generate valid EAN-13 labels for new product listings without paying for desktop software. Preview the symbol, export PNG, and attach it to your listing the same day your samples arrive.

Boutique retail owner

Print shelf labels for handmade products before a store opening weekend. Set label text, quiet zones, and bar height once, then export every SKU you are launching.

Packaging designer

Export scalable SVG barcodes to drop into Illustrator or InDesign mockups. Designers get vector output; production teams get matching PNG at 300 or 600 DPI from the same workspace.

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FAQ

Common questions

Either works. Enter 12 digits and Zebralines adds the check digit automatically. Enter all 13 and we'll verify the check digit is valid.