EAN-8 Barcode Generator
Small retail packages
EAN-8
What is EAN-8?EAN / UPC (Retail) › EAN-8
To sell in retail stores you need a GS1 company prefix. Get one from GS1
What is a EAN-8 barcode?
EAN-8 is the short version of EAN-13, made for products too small to fit a full retail barcode, such as lipsticks, gum or small cosmetics. It holds an 8-digit GTIN and is scanned at checkout like any EAN code.
The 8 digits are a GS1-issued number with a check digit at the end. GS1 issues EAN-8 numbers one at a time, and only when an EAN-13 really doesn’t fit the pack. The check digit is calculated the same way as for EAN-13, with weights 3 and 1.
What data can EAN-8 hold?
7 digits, and we add the 8th check digit; or all 8 digits, and we verify it. Only digits are allowed, and if you type 12 or 13 digits we suggest switching to EAN-13.
Recommended size
At 100% size an EAN-8 is 26.73 x 21.31 mm with an X-dimension of 0.33 mm, and it can be scaled from 80% to 200%. Keep a blank margin of 7 times the narrowest bar on both sides.
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How to Create a Barcode in 3 Steps
Choose a barcode type
Select a category on the left (e.g. Linear Codes), then the exact type like Code-128.
Enter data & customise
Type your data — we check it live and add check digits. Adjust size, font and colors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. EAN-8 numbers are separate numbers issued by GS1, not shortened EAN-13s. Ask your GS1 organization for one if your pack is too small.
Yes, for anything sold in stores. For internal tests, any 7 digits will give you a barcode that scans.
It is the last digit, calculated from the first seven with weights 3 and 1. Enter 7 digits and we calculate it for you.
Only when an EAN-13 won’t fit on the pack, even at a reduced size. Otherwise EAN-13 is the standard choice.