Can I use any 12-digit number as a DHL tracking number?

No. A valid check digit only confirms the number’s arithmetic, not that a shipment exists. Use the identifier supplied by your carrier or shipping system, and follow its label requirements. A downloaded barcode is not a paid shipping label.

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.

Deutsche Post Identcode barcode generator

Generate Deutsche Post Identcode (DHL Identcode) images and download PNG or SVG for parcel-label layouts.

Using Deutsche Post Identcode

Identcode identifies a parcel in the German postal system. It is different from Leitcode, which carries routing information. This tool draws the barcode from your number; it does not book a shipment, issue a tracking number or buy postage.

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

Questions about Deutsche Post Identcode

Can I use any 12-digit number as a DHL tracking number?: No. A valid check digit only confirms the number’s arithmetic, not that a shipment exists. Use the identifier supplied by your carrier or shipping system, and follow its label requirements. A downloaded barcode is not a paid shipping label.
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.