About GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite
GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (formerly RSS-14) encodes a 14-digit GTIN in a linear symbol readable by omnidirectional POS scanners. About 30 % smaller than EAN-13. The composite variant (CC-A) adds a 2D component for extra data such as lot or expiry.
Data format
Linear part | 2D part separated by "|", e.g. (01)04012345678901|(10)ABC123.
Example: (01)04012345678901|(10)CHARGE123
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 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite
Is the GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite 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 DataBar Omnidirectional Composite 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.