Barcode Services

Official barcodes for every product, location, and shipment

Barcode services are your one place to create and manage the official codes your business relies on — from product barcodes (GTIN) and location codes (GLN) to shipment labels (SSCC/GS1-128), Data Matrix, QR Codes, and print-ready barcode images. Every code is official, unique, and trusted wherever your products go.

MyGS1

Unified Platform For All Your Barcode Services

Create and manage all your GS1 barcodes and numbers in one place.
Keep your product data organized, secure, and up to date.
Track how many barcodes you've used and how many you have left.
Download print-ready barcode images anytime, free and unlimited.

6 Services, All Inside MyGS1

GTIN
The Global Trade Item Number behind the barcode on every product you sell, recognised by retailers everywhere.
- Retail
- E-commerce
- Healthcare
GLN
A Global Location Number identifies your company, stores, warehouses and departments once, for every partner.
- Supply Chain
- Invoicing
- Warehousing
SSCC/GS1-128
The Serial Shipping Container Code tracks every pallet and carton from dispatch to delivery on one scannable label.
- Logistics
- Shipping
- Distribution
Data Matrix
A compact 2D code that carries GTIN, batch, expiry and serial number, built for medicines and medical devices.
- Healthcare
- Pharma
- Medical Devices
QR Code
GS1-powered QR codes link a single scan to verified product information and rich consumer content.
- Digital Link
- Consumer
- Packaging
Image Generation
Download print-ready barcode images for your packaging and labels, free and unlimited, in the format you need.
- Packaging
- Print
- Labels

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All Your Questions Answered

Quick answers to the questions we hear most about GS1 barcodes.

What is UPC?

A UPC is a Universal Product Code. UPC is the name given to the standard barcode image of a 12-digit GTIN that is commonly used in North America.

What is GTIN?

Before beginning to use barcodes, the numbers used on barcodes must be created; these numbers are the GTINs (also known as UPCs or EANs). A Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is a unique number that identifies any pre-defined trade item (a product or service) that may be priced, ordered or invoiced at any point in any supply chain. Trade items include all services and products, from raw materials through to end user products. The Brand Owner, the organisation that owns the specifications of the trade item, regardless of where and by whom it is manufactured, is normally responsible for the allocation of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).

What is GLN?

The Global Location Number (GLN) is used to identify locations. GLNs are very important in transport and logistics processes. For example, a GLN can be shown on a logistic label to indicate where the logistic unit should be delivered. A GLN can also be physically marked with a barcode at a location, for example on a dock door or on a storage location. GLNs give companies complete flexibility to identify any type or level of location required, whether physical, operational, or legal. They ensure efficient communication and processing since names, addresses and other information about locations do not need to be communicated with every transaction.

What is the difference between GTIN, UPC, and EAN?

A UPC is part of the GTIN family, but it is a 12-digit barcode that is specific to the North American market used to identify most products. The rest of the world uses 13-digit EAN barcodes to identify products. However, both types of numbers and barcodes are part of the GS1 System of international standards, so both are accepted globally. A UPC barcode and 12-digit GTIN does the same job as an EAN barcode and 13-digit GTIN. So, if you license UPCs from a GS1 organization, you will have no problems using them globally. When a 13-digit number is required you can add a zero to the front of your 12-digit GTIN.

Is barcode printing included in GS1 services?

Barcode printing is not included in GS1 services, but there are specialized companies for label printing.