SearchUPCData.com - UPC Database & Barcode Lookup API
The Best UPC Lookup & Product Data API
Why Choose SearchUPCData?
- Lightning-fast UPC, GTIN, EAN & barcode lookups
- Comprehensive product database - better than UPCitemdb, barcodespider, upcdatabase.org
- RESTful Product API with multiple pricing tiers starting free
- Aggregate ratings and product information from multiple e-commerce sources
- Smart data merging for accurate product details, images & descriptions
- Ideal for barcode scanner apps, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms
Barcode Lookup Made Easy
Search millions of UPC codes, GTIN numbers, and EAN barcodes instantly. Get complete product information including names, descriptions, brands, categories, images, and ratings. Perfect for developers building barcode scanner applications, product comparison tools, or inventory management systems.
Understanding UPC Barcodes
Learn about Universal Product Codes and how they power global commerce
What is a UPC Code?
A Universal Product Code (UPC) is a unique 12-digit barcode assigned to retail products for tracking and identification. First introduced in 1974, UPCs have become the global standard for product identification in retail, enabling efficient checkout, inventory management, and supply chain tracking.
Every UPC is registered through GS1 (the global standards organization) and contains two key components: the manufacturer identification number and the product item number, along with a check digit for validation.
How UPC Lookups Work
When you scan a barcode or enter a UPC number, our system queries our comprehensive database of millions of products. We aggregate data from multiple authoritative sources including e-commerce platforms, manufacturer feeds, and government databases like USDA FoodData Central to provide complete product information including name, brand, category, images, pricing, and nutrition data.
Barcode Formats We Support
UPC-A (12 digits)
Standard barcode format for retail products in North America.
012345678905
EAN-13 (13 digits)
International standard used worldwide with country prefix.
4006381333931
GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)
Umbrella term encompassing UPC, EAN, and other formats.
Our API supports all GTIN variants
UPC Industry Statistics
Year UPC barcodes were first used in retail
Digits in a standard UPC-A barcode
Countries using GS1 barcode standards
Barcode scans happen daily worldwide
Related Pages
- Explore all features - Learn about our powerful API capabilities
- API Documentation - Get started with our REST API
- About SearchUPCData - Learn about our mission and technology
- Contact Us - Get help or request features
- Frequently Asked Questions - Common questions about UPC codes and our API