Barcode generator Code 128
Code 128 barcode generator
Inventory and asset tags, shipping labels, warehouse bins and internal SKUs. Type your data and download a sharp SVG or a 300 dpi PNG. Every barcode is read back by a scanner library before you get it.
Any letters, numbers and symbols from the standard keyboard, packed tightly.
Code 128: the facts
- What it holds
- Any letters, numbers and symbols from the standard keyboard, packed tightly.
- Where it is used
- Inventory and asset tags, shipping labels, warehouse bins and internal SKUs.
- Print size
- At least 0.5 in tall; width grows with the text. Keep labels under about 20 characters for quick scans.
- What breaks it
- Long text on a small label (the bars get too thin) and printing on curved or shiny surfaces.
Questions
Do I need GS1 numbers for Code 128?
Not for your own inventory, asset tags or bins. Only GS1-128 retail and shipping labels use GS1 numbers.
How long can a Code 128 be?
There is no hard limit, but every character adds width. Under 20 characters suits most handheld scanners.
Which printers work?
Thermal label printers (Zebra, Rollo, DYMO) and laser printers are fine. Download SVG for sharp lines at any size.
Other barcodes
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