ForQRCode is a free online barcode generator for retail, logistics, healthcare, and inventory labels. Choose a symbology, enter your value, adjust bar width and height, and download a production-ready image.
Barcode formats on this page
Linear barcodes encode numbers or characters in vertical bars that scanners read at checkout, in warehouses, and on shipping labels. This tool generates 34 symbologies, from retail EAN-13 and UPC-A to logistics Code 128 and carton ITF-14.
Symbologies are grouped by industry: retail (EAN and UPC), logistics (Code 128, 2 of 5), postal (POSTNET, Intelligent Mail), pharmaceutical (Pharmacode), and specialized formats such as Codabar and MSI Plessey.
Each format has its own generator page with character-set rules, length limits, and export options. Pick the symbology your retailer, carrier, or scanner expects before you print labels or cartons.
How to create a barcode
Generate a barcode in three steps with ForQRCode.
- 1
Select a barcode type
Choose EAN-13, Code 128, UPC-A, or another symbology from the dropdown.
- 2
Enter the value
Type the numeric or alphanumeric data your barcode should encode.
- 3
Download the barcode
Preview the barcode and download as PNG or SVG, PDF, EPS.
Questions about this barcode generator
Which barcode format should I use for retail?
Use EAN-13 for products sold internationally and UPC-A for North American retail. Both are GS1-standard formats.
Can I generate barcodes in bulk?
Bulk barcode generation is available on ForQRCode Pro plans with API and dashboard access.
Are generated barcodes GS1 compliant?
ForQRCode generates valid symbology output. You must obtain official GS1 company prefixes separately for retail distribution.
Which symbology is best for shipping cartons?
ITF-14 and Code 128 are common on cartons and warehouse labels. Retail products on shelf packaging usually need EAN-13 or UPC-A.
Can I customize bar colors?
Yes. Set foreground and background colors in the generator. Keep strong contrast so laser and imager scanners read the bars reliably.
What file format should I download?
PNG works for quick proofs and digital use. SVG, PDF, and EPS keep sharp edges when you scale barcodes for print.
All barcode symbologies
Browse 34 linear formats grouped by industry. Each symbology page lists character set, length rules, and export options.