Create consistent business identifiers
Generate readable SKU, batch, lot, invoice and purchase-order number patterns for inventory, procurement, accounting, production and e-commerce workflows.
Business Identifiers collection
10 toolsBusiness Identifiers & Barcode Tools Online Free
Free browser-based tools to generate SKUs, barcodes, batch, lot, invoice and purchase-order numbers, plus validate GTIN, UPC and EAN check digits.
1. Choose a tool2. Process in browser3. Download or copy
Browser-first workflowWorkflow tools
Browse Business Identifiers & Barcode Tools
Select a tool below to start. Related utilities stay together so you can complete multi-step work faster.
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SKU Generator
Generate structured product SKUs in bulk with category, brand, variant and sequence controls.
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Barcode Generator
Generate scannable barcodes for product labels, inventory tests, documents and retail workflows.
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Barcode Check Digit Calculator
Calculate GS1 check digits for GTIN, EAN, UPC and related barcode numbers.
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GTIN Validator
Validate GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13 and GTIN-14 numbers using the GS1 check digit.
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UPC Validator
Validate a 12-digit UPC-A number and identify the expected check digit.
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EAN Validator
Validate EAN-8 and EAN-13 numbers using the standard check-digit calculation.
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Batch Number Generator
Generate controlled batch identifiers for production, packaging and traceability.
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Lot Number Generator
Create readable lot numbers with site, date and sequential numbering controls.
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Invoice Number Generator
Create structured invoice identifiers using company, branch, year and controlled running sequences.
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Purchase Order Number Generator
Generate structured purchase order numbers for companies, branches and procurement teams.
Workflow guide
How this collection fits together
Validate GS1 check digits
Check GTIN, UPC and EAN lengths and check digits before importing product data or testing barcode integrations. Mathematical validation does not prove that a number has been officially assigned.
Browser-based and private
Values are processed locally in the browser. No account or operational system connection is required.
Use controlled numbering policies
Document prefixes, sequence ownership, reset rules and uniqueness controls before using generated identifiers in production systems.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Business Identifiers & Barcode Tools?
Free browser-based tools to generate SKUs, barcodes, batch, lot, invoice and purchase-order numbers, plus validate GTIN, UPC and EAN check digits.
Which tool should I use first?
Start with the utility that matches the exact input and outcome you need, then follow the related links for validation or the next workflow step.
How should I verify the result?
Review the output, compare important totals or fields with the source and test a small sample in the destination system before relying on it for production work.
Are business identifiers & barcode tools free to use?
Yes. The listed FormatForge tools can be opened without creating an account. Individual pages explain processing, limitations and any important verification steps.
Do I need to install software?
No installation is required for these browser-based workflows. Some advanced or organisation-specific tasks may still require specialist desktop or enterprise software.
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