About GS1-128 Composite Symbology

GS1-128 with an attached CC-A/CC-B component (MicroPDF417): the linear part carries the GTIN, the 2D part extra data such as lot and expiry.

Data format

Linear part | 2D part separated by "|", both as GS1 element strings.

Example: (01)04012345678901|(10)CHARGE123(17)261231

GS1-128 Composite Symbology – Example

GS1 DataBar

The GS1 DataBar family (formerly RSS) identifies trade items with a GTIN plus optional attributes such as weight, lot or best-before date – especially for fresh produce, coupons and small packs. Composite variants (CCA) add a 2D component.

Frequently asked questions about GS1-128 Composite Symbology

Is the GS1-128 Composite Symbology generator really free?

Yes. You can create as many GS1-128 Composite Symbology barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.

What resolution does the GS1-128 Composite Symbology barcode have?

PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.

Is my data stored?

No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.

Can I embed GS1-128 Composite Symbology barcodes in my website or software?

Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.