- 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.