What if all my GS1 fields do not fit?

Switch to square GS1 DataMatrix if your receiving system allows it. Do not remove required fields or enlarge the image to try to increase capacity. The encoder adds FNC1 separators and checks supported field rules automatically. Creating the label does not register or assign a GTIN.

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.

Rectangular GS1 DataMatrix generator

Make rectangular GS1 DataMatrix labels with product, batch and expiry data; download PNG or SVG.

Using GS1 DataMatrix Rectangular

Choose rectangular GS1 DataMatrix when a product label has more width than height and your receiving system accepts this shape. It carries structured GS1 fields, not ordinary text. The rectangle is encoded directly; stretching a square barcode will not produce an equivalent code.

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

Questions about GS1 DataMatrix Rectangular

What if all my GS1 fields do not fit?: Switch to square GS1 DataMatrix if your receiving system allows it. Do not remove required fields or enlarge the image to try to increase capacity. The encoder adds FNC1 separators and checks supported field rules automatically. Creating the label does not register or assign a GTIN.
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.