UPC-E Barcode Generator

Create compact UPC-E barcodes for small products and limited packaging space.

Enter 7 digits (check digit will be calculated)

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What is a UPC-E Barcode?

UPC-E is a compressed 6-digit version of the UPC-A barcode, designed for small products where space is limited. It uses zero-suppression to eliminate extra zeros from the manufacturer and product codes, making it ideal for items like cosmetics, small packages, and products with limited label space. UPC-E can be expanded back to its 12-digit UPC-A equivalent when scanned.

UPC-E is related to UPC-A barcodes but optimized for space-constrained applications where a full UPC-A barcode would be too large.

How to Use This Generator

Creating a UPC-E barcode is straightforward:

  1. Enter 6, 7, or 8 digits (the check digit will be calculated automatically if needed)
  2. Click 'Generate Barcode' to create your UPC-E barcode
  3. Customize appearance in advanced options (optional)
  4. Download your barcode as SVG, PNG (multiple resolutions), or PDF

Common Use Cases

UPC-E barcodes are ideal for:

  • Small retail products with limited packaging space like cosmetics and personal care items
  • Magazine and periodical identification where space constraints exist
  • Small packaged goods and trial-size products in convenience stores

Test Your Barcode

After generating your UPC-E barcode, verify it scans correctly and expands to the proper UPC-A equivalent before printing on small product packaging. Use our free barcode scanner to test your codes instantly - simply scan with your camera or upload an image to ensure proper encoding and retail scanner compatibility. Test your barcode with our free scanner.