UPC-E generator
Compressed UPC for small packages β 6 visible digits that expand to a full UPC-A.
Print settings (PDF/EPS vector)
BWR compensates for dot gain on press β bars are drawn narrower in the file so they come out right on paper. Ask your printer for the recommended value (typical: 10β40 ΞΌm offset, 0 for thermal labels). Applies to PDF/EPS; SVG exports in black and white for screen use.
PDF/EPS are true vector with CMYK and BWR β press-ready. PNG/JPG export in high resolution for screen and office printers.
About UPC-E
UPC-E is a zero-suppressed form of UPC-A: zeros in the number are compressed away so the code becomes roughly half as wide. Only UPC-A numbers with a specific zero pattern can be compressed.
Used for
- Small packages on the North American market
Frequently asked questions
Why can my number not be turned into a UPC-E?
Only UPC-A numbers with zeros in the right positions can be compressed. If your number has the wrong pattern there is no UPC-E form β use UPC-A or EAN-13.