Barcode generator GS1-128
GS1-128 barcode generator
Cases and pallets shipped to retailers and distributors, and supplier compliance labels. 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.
Data in GS1 Application Identifiers: (01) product number, (17) expiry as YYMMDD, (10) batch or lot, (21) serial, (00) shipping container code.
GS1-128: the facts
- What it holds
- Data in GS1 Application Identifiers: (01) product number, (17) expiry as YYMMDD, (10) batch or lot, (21) serial, (00) shipping container code.
- Where it is used
- Cases and pallets shipped to retailers and distributors, and supplier compliance labels.
- Print size
- At least 1.25 in tall on shipping labels; 4 x 6 in labels are standard.
- What breaks it
- Numbers not issued to you, wrong date formats and missing parentheses. Retailers reject labels that fail their scan checks.
Questions
What do the numbers in brackets mean?
They are Application Identifiers that say what follows: (01) is the product number, (17) the expiry date, (10) the lot.
Is GS1-128 the same as Code 128?
It uses Code 128 bars, plus a special start character that tells scanners the data follows GS1 rules.
Can I make a pallet label here?
You can make the barcode. Full pallet (SSCC) labels also need your company prefix and the retailer's label layout.
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