Whether you're labeling inventory, pricing products for a small shop, or building a demo that needs sample barcodes, generating one shouldn't require design software or a paid service. A browser-based barcode generator gets you a scannable, downloadable barcode in seconds.
Which Barcode Format Should You Use?
UtilityX Barcode Generator supports 13+ formats. Here are the ones people ask for most:
| Format | Common use |
|---|---|
| CODE128 | General-purpose — inventory, shipping labels, asset tags |
| EAN-13 | Retail products sold internationally |
| UPC-A | Retail products sold in the US and Canada |
| CODE39 | Legacy industrial and automotive applications |
| ITF-14 | Shipping cartons and pallets |
Note: If you're putting a barcode on a real retail product that will be scanned at a store checkout, you generally need an officially registered EAN/UPC number from GS1 — you can't just make one up. For internal use (inventory, asset tracking, demos), any valid-format code works fine.
How to Generate a Barcode — Step by Step
- Open the tool — go to utilityx.co.in/qr-barcode-tools/barcode-generator/.
- Choose a barcode format — CODE128, EAN-13, UPC-A, and more.
- Enter your value — the tool validates the input against the format's rules as you type.
- Customize appearance — adjust colors, width, height, and whether to show the human-readable text.
- Download as PNG or SVG — PNG for digital use, SVG for crisp printing at any size.
💡 Tip: Printing barcodes for physical labels? Download as SVG — it's a vector format, so it stays sharp no matter how large or small you print it, unlike PNG which can look blurry when scaled up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which barcode format should I use?
For retail products, use EAN-13 or UPC-A, the standards scanned at store checkouts worldwide. For internal inventory or general-purpose use, CODE128 is flexible and widely supported.
Can I download the barcode as SVG for print?
Yes. UtilityX Barcode Generator supports both PNG (digital use) and SVG (vector, stays crisp at any print size).
Is barcode generation free?
Yes, completely free, with no watermark, no sign-up, and no limit on how many barcodes you generate.
Summary
UtilityX Barcode Generator creates scannable barcodes in 13+ formats, free and instantly, right in your browser — no design software or account required.