Compact format
8 characters in roughly half the space of a UPC-A barcode.
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UPC-E Barcode Generator
Create scannable, print ready UPC-E barcodes for small product packaging. Compact 8 character format with auto check digit. Export as PNG, PDF, or ZPL, single codes or in bulk from a CSV.
What is UPC-E?
UPC-E is the compact 8 character form of UPC-A, used on small consumer packaging where a full UPC-A barcode would not fit. The 8 characters consist of a number system digit (0 or 1), six data digits, and a final check digit.
UPC-E codes are not assigned independently. They are derived from a UPC-A code by suppressing leading or trailing zeros following GS1 rules, so the same product identity can be expressed in either form.
How to generate a UPC-E barcode
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Enter your value
Type or paste 7 or 8 digits. The leading digit must be 0 or 1 (the UPC-E number system). The final check digit can be calculated automatically.
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Set size and DPI
Pick a print size in millimeters or inches, and an export DPI (150, 203, 300, or 600). 300 DPI is right for most label printers.
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Choose output format
Export as PNG for digital use, PDF for layout, or ZPL for Zebra label printers (with optional RFID EPC).
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Generate and download
Click download. For many codes at once, switch to CSV mode and upload a spreadsheet, one image per row.
Built for printing, not screenshots
Auto check digit
Type 7 digits, get a valid 8 character UPC-E. No mod-10 math required.
True print sizes
Set dimensions in millimeters or inches. Export at 150, 203, 300, or 600 DPI.
PNG, PDF, ZPL
Three output formats covering digital use, page layout, and Zebra thermal printers.
CSV bulk export
Upload a spreadsheet to generate hundreds of codes at once, one file per row.
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UPC-E questions, answered
What is a UPC-E barcode?
UPC-E is the 8 character compact form of UPC-A used on small product packaging. It encodes a number system digit (0 or 1), six data digits, and a check digit.
How is UPC-E derived from UPC-A?
GS1 defines rules for compressing certain UPC-A codes that contain zeros in specific positions. The result is an 8 character UPC-E that represents the same product as the original UPC-A.
Can UPC-E start with any number?
No. The leading number system digit must be 0 or 1. Other number systems are not valid for UPC-E.
Do I need to calculate the check digit?
No. The check digit is computed automatically from the underlying UPC-A representation.