Professional EAN Validator & Generator

Instantly verify EAN-13 and EAN-8 barcodes or generate valid retail identification numbers for testing and development.

EAN Validator

Supports EAN-13 (13 digits) and EAN-8 (8 digits).

EAN Generator

What is EAN?

The International Article Number (formerly European Article Number) is a standard barcode used worldwide for retail products. It uniquely identifies the manufacturer and product.

The Check Digit

The last digit of an EAN is a check digit calculated using a Modulo 10 algorithm. This helps scanners detect entry errors and ensures the barcode's structural integrity.

EAN-13 vs EAN-8

EAN-13 is the standard 13-digit barcode for most products. EAN-8 is a compressed 8-digit version used for small items where space is limited, like candy or cosmetics.

EAN Barcode Structure

EAN-13 Components

  • 1
    GS1 Prefix (3 digits): Indicates the country of registration (not necessarily origin).
  • 2
    Manufacturer Code (4-6 digits): Assigned by the GS1 organization.
  • 3
    Product Code (3-5 digits): Unique code for each specific product item.
  • 4
    Check Digit (1 digit): Modulo 10 checksum for validation.

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Example EAN-13 Barcode