This ITF-14 barcode generator makes the ITF-14 barcode used on cartons and cases from a 13-digit number, adds the 14th check digit, or checks a full GTIN-14. Download it as PNG or SVG, free and with no sign-up.
How to make an ITF-14 barcode
- Type the first 13 digits of the GTIN-14, or all 14.
- Set the size and bar height.
- Download the PNG or SVG file and add it to your carton artwork.
What is an ITF-14 barcode?
ITF-14 is the GS1 barcode for outer packaging: cartons, cases and trays that are not scanned at a retail checkout. It carries a GTIN-14. ITF stands for Interleaved Two of Five, a code that encodes digits in pairs, one in the bars and one in the spaces.
How a GTIN-14 is built
- A packaging indicator digit (1 to 8) that tells one pack level from another.
- The first 12 digits of the GTIN-13 of the item inside (or a 0 plus the 11 digits of a UPC).
- A new check digit, calculated over all 13 digits.
Example: a case of the UPC 036000291452 with indicator 1 is 1 + 0 + 03600029145 = 1003600029145, and the check digit 9 makes the full GTIN-14 10036000291459. The check digit calculator works it out for you.
ITF-14 size and bearer bars
ITF-14 is printed large, often directly on corrugated board. GS1 sets the narrowest bar at 1.016 mm at 100% size. A thick frame or top and bottom bars, called bearer bars, protect the code from misreads when the print pressure is uneven. Turn on a border in your artwork if you print on corrugated board.
ITF-14 vs GS1-128
ITF-14 carries only the GTIN-14. When a case label must also show a batch number, an expiry date or a weight, use GS1-128, which you can make with the Code 128 generator.
Is it private?
Yes. The barcode is drawn in your browser and the number is not sent to our server.
Tips for carton barcodes
- Use SVG for carton artwork so the bars stay sharp at large sizes.
- Do not reuse the retail GTIN for the case; each pack level needs its own GTIN-14.
- Place the barcode on at least two sides of the carton so a scanner can see one.
- Keep the margins on both sides of the bars.
- Test a printed carton with your warehouse scanner.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ITF-14 scanned at the checkout?
No. It is for cartons and cases in warehouses and distribution. Products sold to shoppers carry UPC or EAN.
Do I type 13 or 14 digits?
Either. With 13 digits the check digit is added; with 14 it is checked.
What does the first digit mean?
It is the packaging indicator, 1 to 8, which separates pack levels of the same product.
Can ITF-14 hold letters?
No. ITF-14 encodes digits only.
Do I need bearer bars?
They are recommended when printing directly on corrugated board. Add the frame in your artwork.