GTIN validator and checkdigit calculator
Our comprehensive GTIN validator supports all major Global Trade Item Number formats including GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14. This powerful tool not only validates your barcode numbers but also calculates the correct check digit when needed. It automatically identifies and verifies various barcode standards including ISBN, ISSN, UPC, EAN, and ITF codes.
Whether you’re a retailer, manufacturer, or logistics professional, this tool ensures your product identification numbers are accurate and compliant.
GTIN Formats
GTIN-8 (EAN-8)
- Used for small retail items where space is limited
- 8-digit code
- Commonly used on small consumer goods and packaging
- Example: 96385074
GTIN-12 (UPC-A)
- The standard barcode format in North America
- 12-digit code used primarily in the United States and Canada
- Widely used in retail for product identification
- Example: 701197200005
GTIN-13 (EAN-13)
- International standard barcode format
- 13-digit code used in Jamaica and internationally for product identification
- Example: 0701197200005
GTIN-14 (ITF-14)
- Selling a product? Your retailers will likely ask for an ITF-14 to go on the carton cases containing your product.
- 14-digit code that can represent cases, cartons, or pallets
- Generated from an EAN-13
- Used in logistics and supply chain management
- Example: 10701197200002
ISBN (International Standard Book Number)
- Unique identifier for books and book-like products
- ISBN-13 uses GTIN-13 format
- ISBNs in Jamaica can be obtained from the Independent Publishing Network or the UK ISBN agency
- Example: 978-3-16-148410-0
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number)
- 8-digit code for periodical publications
- Used for newspapers, magazines, and journals
- ISSNs in Jamaica can be applied for from the National Library
- Example: 0317-8471
