ITF-14 Barcode Generator
ITF-14 is the 14-digit, case-level barcode used on shipping cartons and pallets — it's a different animal from the UPC or EAN-13 barcode printed on the individual products packed inside. It's part of the GS1 numbering system, the same organization behind UPC and EAN codes, and it's designed to be scanned quickly on a warehouse floor or loading dock rather than at a retail checkout. This tool turns a 13 or 14-digit GTIN into a scannable ITF-14 barcode — enter your digits below, preview it live, and download it as a PNG or SVG. Need the item-level barcode for what's inside the case instead? Try the UPC / EAN Barcode Generator. If you just need to verify a GTIN-14 check digit without generating an image, the Barcode Check Digit Calculator will do that directly. And once you've printed a code, scan it with the 2D Barcode Reader to confirm it decodes correctly.
Barcode Content
Enter 13 digits and the check digit is calculated automatically, or enter all 14 to verify your own.
Enter 13 or 14 digits
Enter 13 or 14 digits to preview your barcode
How to Use
- Type your GTIN into the GTIN Digits box — 13 digits if you want the check digit calculated for you, or 14 if you already have the full number and want to verify it.
- Non-digit characters are stripped automatically as you type.
- Check Include human-readable text if you want the digits printed underneath the barcode as well.
- Watch the preview update automatically once you've entered exactly 13 or 14 digits.
- Choose a Download Scale — larger scales produce a bigger image, useful for printing.
- Download as a PNG for most uses, or an SVG if you need to resize it for large printing without losing quality.
- Before printing in bulk, test-scan the result with the 2D Barcode Reader to confirm it decodes correctly.
What Is ITF-14?
"ITF" stands for Interleaved 2 of 5 — a dense, numeric-only barcode format where digits are encoded in pairs, interleaving bars for one digit with spaces for the next. ITF-14 is the GS1 standard built on top of that format for encoding a 14-digit GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) at the shipping-case or pallet level. That's a step up from the shorter codes used on individual retail items — UPC-A (12 digits) or EAN-13 (13 digits) — since a carton typically holds many units and needs its own distinct case-level identifier.
In real shipping applications, ITF-14 is usually printed with a bearer bar — a thick border frame surrounding the whole symbol — for extra durability, since corrugated cardboard and warehouse handling are much less forgiving than a store shelf. This generator focuses on the core scannable bar pattern rather than the bearer bar frame.
Where the 14 Digits Come From
A GTIN-14 is built from three parts: a 1-digit packaging indicator (identifying the level of packaging, such as an inner pack, case, or pallet), the item's underlying GTIN-13 or UPC-12 base number, and a final check digit calculated from everything before it.
In practice, most people don't assemble those pieces by hand — you'll usually already have a 13-digit number from a supplier, ERP system, or GS1 registration. Just enter that 13-digit number here and this tool calculates the 14th check digit for you. If you've been handed a full 14-digit GTIN instead, enter all 14 digits and the tool will verify that the check digit you were given is correct.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ITF-14 used for?
ITF-14 is used to identify shipping cartons, cases, and pallets — the outer packaging that logistics and warehouse systems scan for shipping, receiving, and inventory tracking, as opposed to the individual products a customer buys off a shelf.
What if I only have a 13-digit GTIN?
Enter it as-is. The 14th check digit is calculated automatically, so a 13-digit input is all you need.
Can I verify a check digit I already have?
Yes. Enter all 14 digits and the tool will render the barcode using your provided digits. If you specifically want a pass/fail check rather than an image, pair this with the Barcode Check Digit Calculator.
Does it support letters?
No. ITF-14 is a numeric-only format — only digits 0–9 are valid input.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything is generated locally in your browser — your digits are never uploaded or sent to a server.
