Barcode & QR Generator

Generate 1D barcodes and batch QR codes for free. Export as PNG or SVG for document tracking and inventory management.

Barcode Settings
Enter text or number to encode
Preview & Export
Your barcode will appear here
Batch QR Input
Each line generates a separate QR code
Generated QR Codes
Enter values on the left to batch generate QR codes.
Tip: Use Code 128 for general-purpose barcodes. Use EAN-13 or UPC for product labeling. Batch QR codes are ideal for document tracking and asset tagging.
Inventory & Document Tracking

1D Barcode Symbology & Asset Tagging Standards Guide

The Barcode & QR Generator produces standard 1D linear barcodes and batch 2D QR codes for government property tags, warehouse logistics, school libraries, and retail products. In institutional asset management and COA inventory audits, affixing standardized barcodes to Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) eliminates manual serial transcription errors and speeds up annual inventory reconciliations.

This tool supports international barcode symbologies including Code 128 (universal alphanumeric), EAN-13 & UPC (commercial retail goods), Code 39 (defense and industrial assets), and ITF-14 (shipping cartons), with customizable bar dimensions, human-readable captions, and vector SVG exports.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Select Barcode Symbology: Choose Code 128 for general asset tags and tracking numbers, EAN-13 for standard retail products, or Code 39 for legacy inventory systems.
  2. Enter Data String: Input your asset number, SKU, or tracking sequence. (Ensure EAN-13 contains exactly 12 or 13 numeric digits).
  3. Customize Bar Dimensions: Adjust the bar width (module width in pixels) and barcode height to match your physical label sheet size.
  4. Toggle Human-Readable Text: Keep Show text below barcode checked so staff can read the alphanumeric value without an electronic scanner.
  5. Download PNG or Vector SVG: Click Download PNG for thermal label printers or Download SVG for high-resolution graphics and asset stickers.

Guidelines & Practical Notes

Code 128 Versatility

Code 128 is the recommended modern barcode standard for government asset tracking because it encodes letters, numbers, and punctuation with high data density.

COA Property Numbering

For government property tags, format your barcode sequence using your agency's standard Property Numbering System (e.g., PPE-2026-IT-0042 in).

Quiet Zones (Margins)

Always leave blank white margin space (quiet zones) of at least 5mm on both ends of the barcode to ensure optical scanners can detect the start and stop characters.

Thermal Label Printer Sizing

Standard thermal roll stickers (e.g., 50mm × 25mm) work best with a bar width of 2 and a height of 50 to 60 pixels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Code 128 is the industry standard for office equipment, government property tags, and document tracking. It supports letters, numbers, and symbols while maintaining compact width.

EAN-13 is strictly a numeric retail barcode standard requiring 12 numeric digits (the tool calculates the 13th checksum digit automatically). If your code contains letters or dashes, switch to Code 128.

Download the barcode in PNG or SVG format, insert it into Microsoft Word or Avery Label templates formatted to your specific sticker sheet size, and print using standard office or thermal printers.

Quick Specifications

Supported 1D Symbologies
Code 128, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, ITF-14, Codabar
Supported 2D Symbologies
Batch QR Codes (Multiple URL / String Generation)
Export Formats
Lossless Raster PNG, Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
Rendering Libraries
Client-Side JsBarcode 3.11 & QRCode.js Engines
Privacy Architecture
100% In-Browser Execution (Zero Telemetry)
Privacy Guarantee

Inventory serial numbers, internal asset codes, and product SKUs are private operational data. ToolBayan renders all barcode vectors directly inside your client browser. No barcode data is transmitted to remote servers.

Usage Disclaimer

This generator creates standard barcode graphics. Before mass-printing asset sticker rolls, always test-scan physical printouts using your office barcode scanner gun or smartphone scanner app to verify readability.

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