What we offer

EANs, UPCs, ISBNs and other product identifiers have become an essential part of modern commerce and logistics, making it easy to track, identify, and manage products worldwide.

They are often encoded in the form of a barcode — a machine-readable pattern of black and white lines or squares, typically printed on product packaging.

EAN-DB provides a powerful API for developers and businesses to access detailed product information using their identifiers, streamlining processes like inventory management, product lookup, and consumer engagement.

Types of barcodes supported by EAN-DB

• GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)

  • GTIN is an international identifier system for trade items, maintained by the GS1 organization.
  • GTINs may be 8, 12, 13, or 14 digits long (the last one is also known as ITF-14). This standard incorporates a wide range of compatible formats, such as EAN-13, UPC, EAN-8 and ISBN.

• EAN-13

  • The European Article Number (EAN-13) is a 13-digit barcode standard commonly used worldwide for identifying products.
  • It is part of the GTIN standard (GTIN-13) and encompasses several other formats, including UPC, 13-digit ISBN, and Japanese Article Number (JAN).

• UPC (Universal Product Code)

  • Widely used in North America, UPC is a 12-digit barcode format that serves as a predecessor to the EAN system.
  • UPC barcodes are fully compatible with EAN systems.

• ISBN (International Standard Book Number)

  • ISBNs are unique identifiers used globally for books, allowing quick identification of titles, authors, publishers, and editions.
  • An ISBN can be 10 or 13 digits long. 10-digit ISBNs are not compatible with EAN / GTIN systems, but can be coverted to the 13-digit format, which is a subset of EAN.

• EAN-8

  • A shorter version of the EAN barcode, EAN-8 uses only 8 digits, making it suitable for smaller products where space is limited.
  • It contains the same essential information as EAN-13, condensed for compact packaging.

What information can I get from the API?

Our EAN database provides rich product details for various use cases. Here are some of the key types of information you can retrieve:

• Nutritional and allergen information

  • A food delivery or dietary assistant app can display nutritional content, calorie counts, and allergen warnings for packaged foods, enhancing user experience and compliance with health regulations.

• Product titles and manufacturers

  • Retailers can automate inventory management by pulling product names, brands, and manufacturers directly into their inventory systems, reducing manual entry errors.

• Author information for books and music CDs

  • An e-commerce platform selling books and media can use the API to display details like author names, publishers, and release dates, creating an enriched shopping experience.

How to use the API?

Discover all details in our API documentation.