EAN-8

EAN-8 Barcode Generator

Q: Can I make up an EAN-8 number?

For personal testing, yes. But retail requires a genuine number issued by GS1, or it may clash with another product.

Q: Should I enter 7 or 8 digits?

Either. Enter the first 7 and the 8th check digit is added automatically; enter a full 8 and the last digit is verified.

Create 8-digit EAN-8 product barcodes for small packaging with automatic check digit — generated locally, no upload, no signup.

qrdiv's free EAN-8 barcode generator takes 7 or 8 digits, computes the check digit and draws the barcode — ideal for small packs like gum and cigarettes. Everything is generated locally — no upload, no signup — with PNG/SVG/PDF/EPS downloads.

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Fill in the fields on the left, preview live on the right, and download in multiple formats.

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Important: retail EAN-8 numbers must be requested from GS1 (they are scarce and reserved for packs that truly cannot fit EAN-13). This tool only draws a barcode from the digits you enter — it does not issue numbers.

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Scannability check

Quiet zone, module size and contrast are checked after you generate.

About EAN-8 small-pack barcodes

Automatic check digitEnter the first 7 digits and the 8th check digit is added for you — no manual math errors.

For small packagingA compact 8-digit code for packs too small for EAN-13, such as gum and cigarettes.

Local, no uploadThe number is encoded in your browser, never sent to a server — works offline.

Vector-readySVG/PDF/EPS output suits packaging print — crisp at any size, watermark-free.

FAQ

EAN-8 or EAN-13 — which should I use?

Prefer EAN-13; only request an EAN-8 from GS1 when the package is genuinely too small for EAN-13. EAN-8 numbers are scarce and not issued freely.

Can I make up an EAN-8 number?

Should I enter 7 or 8 digits?