GS1 DataBar Generator
Compact GS1 codes for fresh food, coupons and small items.
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
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GS1 DataBar, once called RSS, is a family of compact GS1 barcodes. It fits a GTIN on items too small for an EAN or UPC, such as loose fruit and vegetables or small healthcare items. The Expanded types can also carry data like weight, price or expiry date for fresh food and coupons.
Choose DataBar Omnidirectional, or Stacked Omnidirectional for narrow items, when the code is scanned at checkout. Truncated, Stacked and Limited are smaller but meant for handheld scanners, not checkout scanners. Use Expanded or Expanded Stacked when you need extra data next to the GTIN.
14 barcode types in GS1 DataBar
Which GS1 DataBar barcode should I use?
| Barcode type | Allowed data | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional | GTIN-14 (AI 01) | Fresh produce, coupons |
| GS1 DataBar Truncated | GTIN-14 | Small items |
| GS1 DataBar Stacked | GTIN-14 | Small fresh items |
| GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni | GTIN-14 | Loose produce |
| GS1 DataBar Limited | GTIN-14 starting 0/1 | Small healthcare items |
| GS1 DataBar Expanded | GS1 AIs | Variable weight, coupons |
| GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked | GS1 AIs | Fresh food labels |
| GS1 DataBar Omni Composite | GTIN | AIs | Fresh food + data |
| GS1 DataBar Truncated Composite | GTIN | AIs | |
| GS1 DataBar Stacked Composite | GTIN | AIs | |
| GS1 DataBar Stacked Omni Composite | GTIN | AIs | |
| GS1 DataBar Limited Composite | GTIN | AIs | |
| GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite | AIs | AIs | |
| GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Composite | AIs | AIs |
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.
Download or print
Get PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF or EPS, or print a full sheet of labels in one click.
Why Use QRCodeChamp Barcode Generator
125+ barcode types
Every linear, 2D, GS1, postal, healthcare and payment code.
Live validation
Friendly errors with one-click fixes and automatic check digits.
Print-ready PDF
Exact mm sizes, label sheets (Avery, A4, 4×6 thermal).
Bulk barcodes
Paste a list or generate number sequences.
Choose the Type of Barcode You Need
Not sure which barcode to use? Start with what you need it for — we’ll pick the right type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use EAN-13 or UPC-A for products sold in stores, Code-128 for shipping and inventory, GS1-128 or SSCC for pallets, ISBN for books and Data Matrix or QR codes when you need to store more data in a small space.
Yes. Every barcode you create here is free to download and use commercially, without a watermark or an account.
To sell products in retail stores you need a GS1 company prefix, so your EAN or UPC numbers are unique worldwide. For in-store or internal use you can create codes without one.
A typical EAN-13 is about 37 × 26 mm (100%). Keep bars at least 0.19 mm wide for most scanners, leave the quiet zone around the code empty and print dark bars on a light background.
Yes. Tick “One barcode per line”, paste a list or use Bulk / Sequence to create a numbered series, then download a ZIP, a multi-page PDF or a label sheet.