UPC-A · Retail
UPC-A barcode generator
UPC-A is the standard 12-digit retail barcode in the US and Canada. Inkode validates and can auto-complete the check digit.
Configure
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11–12 chars · example 012345678905
Live preview
- Pixels
- — × —
- Est. size
- — × — mm
- Contrast
- 21.0:1
- Quiet zone
- 10px
Export
Format page: UPC-A guide
Professional workflows: open barcode workspace
Input requirements
- 11 or 12 digits
- Valid UPC check digit
- Catalog limits: 11–12 characters (digits)
Common use cases
- US retail packaging
- Grocery POS
- Wholesale labels
Frequently asked questions
Is UPC the same as EAN?
They are related. A UPC-A can be represented as an EAN-13 with a leading zero. Use the format your retailer and POS expect.