UPC-A generator
Also known as: GTIN-12
The North American counterpart of EAN-13. 11 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 UPC-A
UPC-A is the standard code in US and Canadian retail. Technically it is a subset of EAN-13 (an EAN-13 starting with 0), and modern POS systems read both — but some US retailers still require UPC-A on the package.
Used for
- Products sold in North America
- Amazon.com listings (GTIN requirement)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need both UPC-A and EAN-13?
Usually not — an EAN-13 scans in the US and a UPC-A scans in Europe. But if you sell primarily in North America, the trade expects the UPC-A format on the package.
How do I convert UPC-A to EAN-13?
Add a leading zero: UPC-A 012345678905 is the same GTIN as EAN-13 0012345678905.