Should I choose Truncated just to make a checkout barcode smaller?

No. Use the retail barcode type your retailer requires, such as GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, rather than shortening its bars. Use the GTIN assigned to the product; this tool does not issue numbers. For an internal Truncated label, preserve the complete image and test a final-size print with the intended reader.

How do I check the code before printing?

Leave the white margins intact, keep the image in proportion and scan a sample at its final printed size with the device you intend to use.

GS1 DataBar Truncated barcode generator (RSS-14 Truncated)

Create a low-height GS1 DataBar Truncated barcode from a product GTIN and download PNG or SVG for compatible internal labels.

Using GS1 DataBar Truncated

GS1 DataBar Truncated, also called RSS-14 Truncated, uses a single row of short bars to carry a GTIN. It is for internal systems that support this format, not omnidirectional retail checkout scanning. Truncated refers to reduced bar height: it does not mean removing digits from your product number.

Download PNG for documents or SVG for a sharp, resizable print layout. Generation takes place in your browser, without an account.

Questions about GS1 DataBar Truncated

Should I choose Truncated just to make a checkout barcode smaller?: No. Use the retail barcode type your retailer requires, such as GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, rather than shortening its bars. Use the GTIN assigned to the product; this tool does not issue numbers. For an internal Truncated label, preserve the complete image and test a final-size print with the intended reader.
How do I check the code before printing?: Leave the white margins intact, keep the image in proportion and scan a sample at its final printed size with the device you intend to use.