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BARCODES · CODE 39

Code 39 barcode generator

Code 39, also called Code 3 of 9, is one of the oldest alphanumeric barcodes and is still required by plenty of industrial, automotive, healthcare, and government systems. Many ID badges, library cards, and asset tags use it.

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About this tool

Matching Sox Codes checks your value against Code 39's character set and converts lowercase to uppercase for you, so you will not print a barcode a scanner cannot read. It is all generated in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Free, no signup, no watermark. Processing happens on your device in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

How to do it

  1. Open the barcode generator with Code 39 selected.
  2. Type your value using A–Z, 0–9, space, and the symbols - . $ / + %.
  3. Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase automatically; any other character is flagged.
  4. Set bar width and height. Code 39 is wider than Code 128 for the same data, so allow room on the label.
  5. Download SVG or PNG.
  6. Test with the scanner your system uses.

When to choose Code 39

  • Choose it when a system, customer, or standard specifically requires Code 39.
  • If you have a free choice, Code 128 is usually more compact and supports lowercase and more symbols.
  • The generated barcode does not add the optional mod-43 check character, which most Code 39 readers do not require.

Related tools

Code 128 barcode · Barcode generator (all formats) · ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) barcode

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Which characters can Code 39 encode?

Uppercase A–Z, digits 0–9, space, and - . $ / + %. Lowercase is converted to uppercase automatically.

Does it add a check character?

No. The optional mod-43 check character is not added. Most Code 39 applications do not use it.

Is it free and private?

Yes. Free, no signup, no watermark. The barcode is made on your device.

Which file types can I download?

SVG and PNG.

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