In-depth architectural guides, GS1 retail compliance tutorials, optical scanning physics, and label printing standards to help your business design reliable barcodes.
Learn what barcodes are, how optical scanners read the pattern of bars and spaces, the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes, and how businesses use them.
Understand the difference between 12-digit UPC-A and 13-digit EAN-13 barcodes, country prefixes, Amazon requirements, and how to choose the right format for your product.
Compare Code 128 and Code 39 symbologies. Learn which barcode is best for shipping, inventory SKUs, military logistics (LOGMARS), and warehouse automation.
A deep dive into the technology behind barcodes: binary patterns, laser scanners, CCD imagers, reflection physics, quiet zones, and error checking algorithms.
Comprehensive guide to printing scannable barcodes. Learn the differences between Direct Thermal, Thermal Transfer, Inkjet, and Laser printing with Avery label templates.
Step-by-step tutorial on generating barcodes in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets using barcode fonts, formulas, and bulk CSV batch export tools.
Official GS1 and ISO size specifications for UPC, EAN, Code 128, and ITF-14. Learn allowable magnification factors (80% to 200%) and bar height requirements.
Learn why quiet zones (clear margins) are critical for laser and optical barcode scanners, standard margin formulas by symbology, and how to prevent scanning failures.
Learn what Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) are, how they relate to UPC-A and EAN barcodes, check digit math, and how ecommerce platforms use them.
A complete reference for EAN-13 and EAN-8 barcodes, GS1 country prefix tables, barcode structure, check digit verification, and global retail distribution rules.
Everything you need to know about official GS1 barcodes, company prefixes, Amazon brand registry rules, avoid counterfeit barcodes, and print verification standards.
Every guide published on MakeMyBarcode is written by software engineers and supply-chain logistics specialists. Our specifications reference official international documentation, including ISO/IEC 15417 (Code 128), ISO/IEC 15420 (EAN/UPC), ISO/IEC 16022 (Data Matrix), and the latest GS1 General Specifications.