Free GS1 Digital Link QR Code Generator
Upgrade from traditional barcodes to GS1 Digital Link QR codes. Encode your GTIN, lot number, serial, and expiry in a single scannable code for retail and supply chain.
What Is a GS1 Digital Link QR Code?
GS1 Digital Link QR codes are the next generation of retail barcodes. They replace traditional 1D barcodes (like EAN-13 and UPC-A) with a 2D QR code that carries the same GTIN data — so it works at checkout — plus additional attributes like batch/lot number, serial number, and expiry date, plus a URL linking to rich product information online.
The GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative requires major retailers worldwide to accept 2D barcodes at point of sale. If you sell products in retail, switching to GS1 Digital Link now prepares you for that deadline while also enabling digital product experiences — provenance data, recall notices, nutritional info, and more — all accessible from the same code on the packaging.
This generator creates QR codes using the GS1 Digital Link URI syntax, compatible with retail POS scanners that support the standard. All codes are generated in your browser — your product data is never stored on any server.
How to Create a GS1 Digital Link QR Code
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Enter your GTIN
Input your product's Global Trade Item Number (GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, or GTIN-14). This is the core identifier that POS scanners read.
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Add optional attributes
Optionally enter your batch/lot number, serial number, expiry date, and a resolver URL that links to your product's digital information page.
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Customize and download
Adjust the QR code design to fit your packaging requirements. Download in high-resolution PNG or SVG for use in your print production workflow.