Barcode Standards Supported by Barcode Label Pro
In short: Barcode Label Pro supports 43 international barcode standards. The most used are EAN-13 for retail products, Code 128 / GS1-128 for cartons and logistics, Code 39 for warehouses and assets, and Data Matrix and QR Code for 2D data.
Supported barcode standards
| Use | Standards | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Retail products | EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E0, UPC-E1, JAN-13, JAN-8 | Products sold in stores |
| Books and music | ISBN (Bookland), ISSN, ISMN | Books, periodicals, sheet music |
| Logistics and cartons | Code 128 (A, B, C), UCC/EAN-128 (GS1-128), ITF / 2/5 Interleaved, UPC Shipping | Cartons, pallets, shipments, batch and expiry data |
| Industry and warehouse | Code 39 Standard/Extended, Code 93 Standard/Extended, Code 11, Codabar, AbcCodabar, 2/5 Industrial, 2/5 Matrix, 2/5 Datalogic, 2/5 IATA, 2/5 Invert, 2/5 Coop | Assets, shelves, production tracking, libraries |
| Postal | PostNet, Planet, Royal Mail, Dutch 4-State, 4-State | Mail and parcels |
| Pharma | PZN, OPC | Pharmaceutical and optical coding |
| 2D barcodes | QR Code, Data Matrix, GS1 DataMatrix, PDF417 | URLs, pharma tracking, IDs and documents |
Which barcode should I choose?
- Retail product: EAN-13 (numbers from GS1).
- Carton and shipping label: Code 128, or GS1-128 for batch and expiry data.
- Warehouse, shelf and asset labels: Code 128 or Code 39 with your own numbers.
- Lots of data in a small area: Data Matrix or QR Code.
- Books and magazines: ISBN and ISSN.
The software calculates check digits automatically and prints barcode labels in bulk from Excel lists. Basics: What is a barcode?
Frequently asked questions
How many barcode standards does Barcode Label Pro support?
43 international standards including EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC, Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, ITF, ISBN, QR Code, Data Matrix and PDF417.
What is the difference between QR Code and Data Matrix?
Both are 2D barcodes. QR Code is designed for phone cameras and URLs; Data Matrix is readable at very small sizes and is used in pharmaceutical tracking.
Does the software calculate check digits?
Yes, for standards that require a check digit such as EAN and UPC.
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