About Planet Code 12
PLANET was the US Postal Service tracking code (Confirm service) with 11 or 13 digits, since replaced by the Intelligent Mail barcode.
Data format
11 or 13 digits; check digit added.
Example: 01234567890
Postal Codes
Postal barcodes are used by postal operators for automatic sorting and tracking. Many are 4-state codes (ascender, descender, tracker, full bars) that fit even in narrow address areas.
Frequently asked questions about Planet Code 12
Is the Planet Code 12 generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many Planet Code 12 barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the Planet Code 12 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 Planet Code 12 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.