Online EAN-13 Validator
Validate EAN-13 barcodes instantly, free and secure. Discover if an EAN-13 code is valid, see the check digit calculation and understand how the international standard used in products, supermarkets, pharmacies and logistics works. Ideal tool for developers, companies and commercial automation professionals.
How EAN-13 validation works
EAN-13 (European Article Number) is the international barcode standard used for product identification in retail. The validator uses the official EAN-13 algorithm:
- Confirms the code has 13 numeric digits
- Performs weighted sum of digits, alternating multiplication by 1 and 3
- Calculates check digit (last digit) according to official formula
- Compares calculated digit with provided one
- Shows detailed calculation for easy verification
Test Examples
Valid EANs for Testing:
Invalid EANs for Testing:
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