GS1 / logistics
26 formatsGS1 standards define Application Identifiers (AIs) -- structured data fields like GTIN, batch/lot, and expiration date -- carried inside symbologies such as GS1-128 and GS1 DataBar for supply-chain and logistics use.
52 tools
- GS1-128
- GS1-128 logistics labels using application identifiers such as GTIN, lot, date, and SSCC
- ITF-14
- ITF-14 / GTIN-14 carton, case, and corrugated packaging labels
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Composite
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Composite with supplemental 2D data
- GS1 Digital Link Data Matrix
- GS1 Digital Link Data Matrix with web-resolvable product identifiers
- SSCC-18
- SSCC-18 serial shipping container labels for pallets and logistics units
- GS1 Data Matrix
- GS1 DataMatrix for product, healthcare, traceability, GTIN, lot, and expiry data
- GS1 QR Code
- GS1 QR Code using GS1 application identifiers
- GS1 Digital Link QR Code
- GS1 Digital Link QR Code for 2D retail migration and connected product experiences
- GS1 DataBar Expanded
- GS1 DataBar Expanded for GTIN plus variable product data
- GS1 DataBar Stacked
- GS1 DataBar Stacked / RSS-14 Stacked GTIN-14 labels
- GS1 DotCode
- GS1 DotCode for high-speed package printing with GS1 application identifiers
- GS1 Composite 2D Component
- GS1 Composite Component CC-A, CC-B, and CC-C supplemental 2D data
- GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
- GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional / RSS-14 product labels
- GS1 North American Coupon
- GS1 North American Coupon barcodes for coupon offers
- GS1 DataBar Limited
- GS1 DataBar Limited for small-item GTIN labels
- GS1-128 Composite
- GS1-128 Composite logistics labels with supplemental 2D data
- GS1 DataBar Truncated
- Shorter GS1 DataBar Truncated labels for constrained height
- GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite
- GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite product labels
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional retail scanning labels
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Composite
- GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Composite labels
- GS1 DataBar Truncated Composite
- GS1 DataBar Truncated Composite with supplemental 2D data
- GS1 Data Matrix Rectangular
- Rectangular GS1 DataMatrix for narrow traceability labels
- GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite
- GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite with supplemental 2D GS1 data
- GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
- Stacked GS1 DataBar Expanded for narrow product labels
- GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Composite
- Stacked GS1 DataBar Expanded Composite with supplemental 2D data
- GS1 DataBar Limited Composite
- GS1 DataBar Limited Composite with supplemental 2D data
Choosing a format
- GS1-128 is common on shipping labels and cartons where multiple AI fields (GTIN, SSCC, dates) travel together.
- GS1 DataBar and its composite variants suit small retail items and variable-measure goods (e.g. fresh produce) where a full GS1-128 symbol will not fit.
- This site explains and renders GS1 AI syntax; it does not assign GS1 company prefixes or certify GS1 compliance.