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About This Tool
What is GS1 Data Matrix?
GS1 Data Matrix is a Data Matrix symbol carrying GS1 Application Identifiers. It is the standard for healthcare and pharmaceutical products, encoding a GTIN together with batch, expiry and serial number for regulatory (UDI) compliance.
- Type: 2D matrix + GS1 AIs
- Common AIs: (01) GTIN, (17) expiry, (10) batch, (21) serial
GS1 Data Matrix Generator
This free GS1 Data Matrix generator turns your data into a clean, scannable, print-ready GS1 Data Matrix in seconds. Adjust the size and colours, preview instantly, and download as PNG or SVG for your product label, packaging or marketing material — no sign-up required.
Where GS1 Data Matrix is used
- Pharmaceuticals (UDI)
- Medical devices
- Healthcare traceability
When to use GS1 Data Matrix
Use GS1 Data Matrix for pharmaceutical and medical-device packaging that must meet UDI/serialisation rules.
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Barcode specification
| Type | General purpose 1D barcode |
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| Data capacity | Up to 48 characters (auto-switching subsets) |
| Character set | Full ASCII (all 128 characters) |
| Subsets | A (uppercase + control), B (case-sensitive), C (digit pairs) |
| Used on | Shipping, logistics, warehouse, healthcare, ID cards |
| Marketplaces | Amazon FNSKU (Code 128 subset), Flipkart cartons |
| ISO standard | ISO/IEC 15417 |