What it does
BarcodeDesk generates real, scannable barcodes for Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, UPC-A, ITF-14, Data Matrix, PDF417, and GS1-128, entirely in your browser. Every format is verified with an independent, round-trip decode test — not just a visual check — before it ships.
Why it's free
Generating a single barcode is a solved problem that shouldn't require an account or a watermark. The individual generator is free, permanently, for anyone. The paid side of BarcodeDesk — bulk CSV/Excel generation and printable label sheets — is built for the different problem of turning a spreadsheet into hundreds or thousands of barcodes at once, and is still in development.
Privacy by construction
Barcode generation happens entirely client-side. Values you type into the generator are never uploaded to a server — there's nothing to upload to, since the encoding runs in your browser's own JavaScript engine. See the Privacy Policy for the specifics, including how the contact form differs from this.
What BarcodeDesk doesn't do
BarcodeDesk encodes the identifiers you give it. It does not issue, register, or verify official UPC, EAN, or GS1 identification numbers — those come from GS1 or your product's original issuer. See the Disclaimer for more.
Questions
Get in touch through the contact page.