Free Online EAN-8 Barcode Generator
EAN8 ModeEAN-8 compresses retail product identification into eight digits for packages too small to carry a full EAN-13 symbol. Enter the complete 8-digit number, validate it, and export a compact barcode image suitable for tight label layouts.
1. Enter barcode data
0 entries · Blank lines ignored · Duplicate values detected
2. Choose barcode settings
3. Generate
Barcode preview
Your generated barcodes will appear here.
Enter a value above and select Generate Barcode to preview the result.
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What is an EAN-8 barcode?
EAN-8 is a compact retail barcode symbology with exactly eight digits, including a check digit. It appears on small retail items—such as cosmetics, confectionery, and single-serve packages—where a standard EAN-13 symbol would not fit legibly. Retailers assign EAN-8 numbers through their normal product numbering process; this generator renders the scannable image from the value you provide.
Recommended generator settings
These defaults work well for preview and download. Adjust to match your label template or scanner tests.
| Bar width | Start at 2; increase only if scans fail at your print size |
|---|---|
| Height | 100 px preview minimum; follow your label template for print |
| Quiet zone | Keep the default margin unless your spec defines a different quiet zone |
| Readable text | Leave enabled when operators verify values manually |
| Output format | PNG for design files; JPEG for documents and quick sharing |
Practical examples
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When should you use EAN-8?
- Small retail packages that cannot accommodate a full EAN-13 symbol
- Promotional or sample-size products with compact labeling requirements
- Label artwork proofs before submitting to a packaging vendor
- Verifying that an assigned 8-digit number produces a valid scannable symbol
Limitations and common mistakes
Standard-sized retail products typically use EAN-13. North American listings may require UPC-A or UPC-E instead. Logistics cases use ITF-14.
- Including letters or symbols when this format accepts digits only.
- Using the wrong digit count for this fixed-length symbology.
- Assuming a generated number is an officially assigned product or case identifier.
- Trimming quiet zones when cropping the image for a label layout.
- Scaling the barcode unevenly so bar width ratios no longer match the generated image.
Related formats
- EAN-13 Barcode Generator — Full-size retail barcode for standard product packaging.
- UPC-E Barcode Generator — Compact North American format for small packages.
EAN-8 vs EAN-13
| Format | Best for | Supported data | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | Product packaging for retail sale in markets that expect EAN-13 symbols | Exactly 13 digits | Thirteen digits with broader retail prefix structure for standard packages. |
| UPC-E | Very small retail packages where UPC-A will not fit legibly | Exactly 6 digits | Zero-suppressed representation of eligible UPC-A data. |
| EAN-5 | Magazine and journal covers that pair a supplemental code with EAN-13 | Exactly 5 digits | Fixed-length numeric add-on data. |
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Printing and scanning notes
Printing
- Scale the symbol down only within limits your retailer publishes for minimum bar width.
- Keep left, center, and right guard patterns intact.
- Print human-readable digits below the bars when required by your style guide.
Scanning
- Confirm POS systems are configured to accept EAN-8 in your target market.
- Test scans on the actual package curvature; small labels on cylinders distort bars.
- Compare scanned output to the full 8-digit string including check digit.
This tool creates a barcode image from the value you provide. It does not issue, register or guarantee an official product identification number.