Barcode Images for Existing Numbers
If you already have your EAN-13 or UPC-A numbers but not the artwork, we can create barcode images for them and email them to you, usually within minutes. You get PDF, PNG and SVG versions of each number, ready to hand to your printer or drop into an online listing.
Do you already have your barcode numbers?
Yes — you’re in the right place. Order below.
No — you need numbers as well as images. Our retail barcode packages include both, with the number and the artwork delivered together.
Who needs barcode images for existing numbers
Most people ordering from this page fall into one of four groups:
- GS1 members. You have a company prefix and have assigned your own GTINs, but need print-ready artwork for each one.
- You’ve lost the original files. The number is still yours and still valid; the artwork has gone missing in a hard drive change or a staff handover.
- You’ve inherited numbers. You bought a business, a product line or a book title, and the numbers came with it.
- You need a different format. You were sent a low-resolution image years ago and your printer now wants vector artwork.
In every case, the number stays exactly as it is. We’re producing the artwork, not issuing a new number.
Check your number before you order
A barcode number includes a check digit, and a single mistyped digit invalidates the whole number. It’s worth pasting your numbers into our free GTIN validator before you order, so you don’t end up with artwork for a number that won’t scan.
Common questions
Can you make an image from any barcode number? We can produce artwork from any valid EAN-13 or UPC-A number, regardless of who issued it. The number doesn’t need to have come from us.
Does this give me a new barcode number? No. This page is artwork only. If you need a number as well, go to our retail barcode packages.
What if my number is invalid? We’ll email you rather than send artwork for a number that won’t scan. Running your numbers through the GTIN validator first avoids the delay.
What size are the images? Standard size, produced to specification and ready to use. If you need something different, specify it in the Additional Information box at checkout. See the size specifications for the range you can work within.
How quickly will I get them? Usually within minutes of ordering, by email, Monday to Friday.
I need a barcode that isn’t EAN or UPC. For Code 128, ITF-14 and other symbologies, see other barcode images. If you’re shipping cases to a retailer, you’ll likely want a carton barcode.
What do I do once I have the files? Our guide to using your barcode covers how to add it to artwork, where to place it, and how to check it before a print run.