EAN-8 generator
Compact EAN variant for small packages where an EAN-13 will not fit. 7 data digits plus a check digit.
Screen settings
Colors apply to every export. The scan check re-decodes the recolored code, so a low-contrast combination fails honestly — dark bars on a light background scan best.
PNG/JPG export in high resolution, SVG for websites — and the PDF is true vector in RGB: sharp at any size, right for documents and office printers.
About EAN-8
EAN-8 is a shortened version of EAN-13 for physically small products — chewing gum, lipstick, small electronics. The numbers are allocated individually by GS1 (they are a limited resource) and cannot be derived from your regular company prefix.
Used for
- Small packages where an EAN-13 will not fit
- Retail with point-of-sale scanning
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose EAN-8 over EAN-13?
Only when the package is too small for an EAN-13 at minimum 80% scale. GS1 allocates EAN-8 numbers restrictively because the number range is small.
Can I shorten my EAN-13 into an EAN-8 myself?
No. EAN-8 is a separate number range applied for separately with GS1 — an EAN-13 cannot be converted.