Last updated 12 February 2026SKUWorks Team
ITF-14 (carton barcode)
Use for: outer cartons, master cartons, case packs.
Barcode Types
Printing
Retail
ITF-14
EAN-13
UPC-A
Code 128
GS1-128
QR code
quiet zone
print size
What does this barcode do?
ITF-14 (Interleaved 2 of 5) encodes a 14-digit GTIN-14. It identifies cartons, case packs, and pallets — not individual items. The first digit is often a packaging indicator; the rest relate to the product GTIN.
ITF-14 is robust and tolerates rough handling, warehouse scanning, and moderate print quality. Use it when retailers or distributors require GTIN-14 on cartons for receiving and inventory.
Safe print sizes
- •Recommended: 100 × 32 mm
- •Minimum (risky): 80 × 25 mm
- •Large: 140 × 45 mm
Quiet zone (blank margin)
Leave at least 10 mm left and right if you can. Don't put it too close to box edges, seams, or tape.
Tip
ITF-14 is designed to survive rougher printing and scanning environments — great for cartons.
Generate ITF-14 barcodes online
GTINs Explained — when to use EAN-13, UPC-A, ITF-14 and more.