UPC-E Compressed Barcode
Small retail packages, cosmetics, health & beauty, convenience items
Quick Answer: UPC-E compresses UPC-A into a 6-digit barcode for small retail packages. It expands back to a full 12-digit UPC-A when scanned at checkout.
UPC-E Compressed Barcode
Barcode type UPCA pre-selected. Example data: 012345678905
Example: 012345678905
Use Cases for UPC-E Small Retail Barcodes
Small retail packages, cosmetics, health & beauty, convenience items
UPC-E Small Retail Barcode FAQ
How is UPC-E different from UPC-A?
UPC-E suppresses zeros from a UPC-A barcode to create a compact 6-digit version. It is physically smaller and used on products too small for a standard UPC-A.
Can all scanners read UPC-E?
Yes. All POS scanners that read UPC-A also support UPC-E. The scanner automatically expands UPC-E to its full UPC-A equivalent.
Can every UPC-A be compressed to UPC-E?
No. Only UPC-A numbers that contain suppressible zeros can be converted to UPC-E. Typically this applies to company prefixes with many zeros.
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