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Free UPC-A Barcode Generator

Generate UPC-A barcodes in bulk for US retail, Amazon FBA, and consumer products. Upload your 11- or 12-digit GTINs from CSV or Excel and export print-ready PDF, PNG, or SVG labels — check digit calculated automatically. No signup, no row limit, no watermark.

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Why Use This UPC-A Generator

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US Retail Standard

UPC-A is required by virtually all US retailers — Walmart, Target, Kroger, CVS — and by Amazon FBA for consumer product listings.

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Auto Check Digit

Input 11 digits and the correct 12th check digit is calculated automatically. Existing 12-digit codes are validated on entry.

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Bulk from CSV/Excel

Upload your GTIN list and generate hundreds of labels at once. Download as a print-ready Avery PDF or a ZIP of 300 DPI PNG images.

Generate UPC-A Barcodes in 3 Steps

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Paste or Upload

Paste your 11- or 12-digit UPC codes one per line, or upload a CSV/Excel product list.

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Select UPC-A

Choose UPC-A from the format picker. Set label size (Avery 5160, custom mm, or thermal).

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Download & Print

Download your PDF or ZIP. Labels are sized to the standard 37.29 × 26.26 mm retail barcode footprint at 300 DPI.

UPC-A Use Cases

US Retail

Grocery & Drug Stores

Required for checkout scanning at US supermarkets, pharmacies, and convenience stores.

Amazon FBA

Amazon FBA Listings

Amazon requires valid GTINs for most product categories. Generate compliant UPC-A labels for your FBA shipments.

Wholesale

Wholesale & Distribution

US distributors require UPC-A on every SKU for EDI compliance and warehouse scanning.

Consumer Goods

Consumer Product Packaging

Any consumer product sold in North American retail requires a UPC-A barcode on its packaging.

What Is a UPC-A Barcode?

UPC-A (Universal Product Code type A) is the dominant retail barcode standard in North America. Introduced in 1974, it was the first barcode scanned at a supermarket checkout. Today, virtually every US grocery, pharmacy, mass-market retailer, and major online marketplace requires UPC-A or its EAN-13 equivalent for product identification.

The 12-digit number consists of a GS1 company prefix (assigned to your business by GS1 US), a product reference number (assigned by you), and a check digit computed from the first 11 digits. For products sold in US retail, obtaining a GS1 prefix is mandatory — this ensures globally unique product identification.

UPC-A Barcode FAQ

What is a UPC-A barcode?
UPC-A (Universal Product Code, version A) is the standard 12-digit retail barcode used in the United States, Canada, and parts of Latin America. It uniquely identifies a consumer product at point-of-sale and is required by most major US retailers, grocery chains, and Amazon FBA.
What is the difference between UPC-A and EAN-13?
UPC-A uses 12 digits and is the North American standard. EAN-13 uses 13 digits and is the international standard. A UPC-A barcode is technically a subset of EAN-13 — any UPC-A can be read as EAN-13 by prepending a zero. Most modern scanners worldwide read both formats.
Do I need to register my UPC-A barcode with GS1?
Yes, if you are selling through retail stores, Amazon, Walmart, Target, or similar channels, you must obtain a legitimate GS1 company prefix and GTIN. GS1 US (gs1us.org) is the official source. Resellers offering cheap UPC codes are unauthorized and can cause listing issues.
Does the generator calculate the UPC-A check digit automatically?
Yes. Enter your 11-digit product code and the generator calculates the mandatory 12th check digit automatically. If you provide all 12 digits, it validates the check digit and warns you if it is incorrect.
Can I use UPC-A barcodes for Amazon FBA?
Amazon FBA requires GTINs (UPC-A or EAN-13) for most product listings. You can use this generator to create print-ready barcode labels for your products. For Amazon's FNSKU (Fulfillment Network SKU) labels, use Code 128 instead.
How many UPC-A barcodes can I generate at once?
There is no limit. Paste or upload hundreds or thousands of 11- or 12-digit product codes and download all labels as a single print-ready PDF or ZIP of PNG images.
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