ITF-14 Barcode Generator
Generate an ITF-14 barcode for cartons and outer cases from a 13 digit number or a full 14 digit GTIN-14. The tool calculates or verifies the check digit and draws the barcode with its bearer bar frame as a PNG image or an SVG file. Manufacturers and warehouses use it to label shipping cases that are printed directly on corrugated board, with adjustable scale and bar height.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter in the ITF-14 Barcode Generator?
Enter the first 13 digits of the GTIN-14, or all 14 digits including the check digit. Spaces and hyphens are ignored. Any other length or a letter is rejected with a message.
Is the check digit verified?
Yes. The 14th digit is checked with the GS1 modulo 10 method, and a wrong digit is refused with the correct one named. With 13 digits the tool calculates the check digit and adds it.
How is a GTIN-14 built from my product number?
A GTIN-14 for a case is usually the GTIN-13 of the product inside with an indicator digit from 1 to 8 in front and a new check digit at the end. The indicator tells different packaging levels apart, such as a case of 6 and a case of 12.
What is the frame around the barcode?
The thick rectangle is the bearer bar frame. It spreads the pressure of printing plates on corrugated board and prevents a partial scan from being read as a shorter valid number. It is part of the ITF-14 specification and is always drawn.
Which format should I choose for the ITF-14 barcode?
SVG is a vector file that stays sharp at any size, which suits print artwork and design software. PNG is a raster image that works everywhere, including office documents and label printers. Both have a white background and a white margin around the symbol.
What size should an ITF-14 barcode be?
ITF-14 symbols on cartons are printed large, often with a narrow bar of 0.5 to 1 millimeter. Use a high scale or the SVG file and scale it in your artwork. The default bar height is about 13 millimeters; enter 5 to 50 millimeters to change it.
Can I hide the digits?
Yes. Turn off the human readable text option. Warehouse staff often type the number when a carton label is damaged, so the digits are printed by default.
Can I use ITF-14 for retail products?
No. ITF-14 is meant for cases and pallets that do not pass through a retail checkout. Products sold to consumers carry EAN-13 or UPC-A barcodes, which the other generators of this site draw.
What is the difference between ITF-14 and Interleaved 2 of 5?
ITF-14 is Interleaved 2 of 5 with exactly 14 digits, a GS1 check digit and bearer bars. The Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode Generator encodes any even number of digits without those rules.
Is my number stored?
No. It is used only to draw the image, which is limited to 4000 pixels on a side.