Barcode Symbology Information

What is a barcode symbology?.

A barcode symbology is the type of barcode that is made by the barcode software you are using.
Most barcode software can make multiple types of barcode.
Some barcode symbologies are specific to one use and others are more general.
Peninsula Barcode, our software for Mac and PC makes over 170 different symbologies - some of which are explained below.
If the barcode type you want to make is not listed you can email us to see if we support it in our software.

Please find barcode symbology information and their uses listed below.
Click on the barcode to find out more.


EAN 13 GS1 13 UCC 13
Retail barcodes used at point of sale normally outside the USA

UPC A UPC 12 GS1 12 UCC 12
Retail barcodes used at point of sale normally in the USA

EAN 128 GS1 128 UCC 128
Supply chain barcodes used for packaging products

GS1 14 as ITF
Supply chain barcodes used for packaging products

GS1 14 as EAN 128
Supply chain barcodes used for packaging products

ITF 14 UCC 14
Supply chain barcodes used for packaging products

EAN 8 GS1 8 UCC 8
Retail barcodes used at point of sale normally outside the USA

EAN 13 GS1 13 UCC 13
Retail barcodes used at point of sale normally outside the USA

EAN 13 GS1 13 UCC 13
Retail barcodes used at point of sale normally outside the USA