The Global Standard for Product QR Codes
GS1 Digital Link encodes your GTIN, batch, serial, and product data into a single QR code that works at point-of-sale, in supply chains, and on every smartphone.
Compliant with GS1 Digital Link Standard v1.6.0 and the Sunrise 2027 transition.
Everything You Need for GS1 Compliance
GTIN Validation
Real-time check digit verification for GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14 formats. Catches errors before they reach your packaging.
Application Identifiers
Add batch/lot numbers, serial numbers, expiry dates, weights, and country of origin — all encoded per GS1 standard.
Hosted Product Pages
Scanners see a branded product info page with images, company details, and GS1 data. Or redirect directly to your own resolver.
Real-Time Compliance
12-point compliance checker validates your Digital Link against the GS1 v1.6.0 specification as you build it.
Design Customization
Logos, colors, patterns, frames — your GS1 QR codes look professional, not like they came from a government portal.
Bulk Serial GenerationBusiness
Generate up to 500 serialized QR codes per batch. Sequential, random, or UUID strategies. CSV import supported.
Anatomy of a GS1 Digital Link
How It Works
Enter Your GTIN
Type or scan your product barcode number. QRWolf validates the check digit and detects the format instantly.
Add Product Data
Select Application Identifiers — batch, serial, expiry, weight — from a categorized picker. Add product info for your hosted page.
Download or Batch Generate
Download a single branded QR code, or generate up to 500 serialized codes in one batch with CSV export.
Try It Yourself
Our free GS1 Digital Link Simulator lets you enter a GTIN, add Application Identifiers, and watch a standards-compliant URI build in real time — no account required.
Open the Free SimulatorBuilt for Real-World Compliance
Retail Packaging — Sunrise 2027
Walmart, Kroger, and 60+ retailers are transitioning from UPC barcodes to 2D barcodes at point-of-sale. GS1 Digital Link QR codes are the standard.
Pharmaceutical Traceability
Encode serial numbers and batch data for drug serialization compliance. Each package carries a unique, verifiable identifier.
Food Safety — FDA FSMA 204
The FDA mandates traceability for high-risk foods. GS1 Digital Link encodes batch, lot, and origin data directly in the QR code.
EU Digital Product Passport
The EU requires QR-linked product data for electronics, batteries, and textiles starting in 2026. GS1 Digital Link is the designated format.
Available on Pro and Business
Individual GS1 Codes
- Full GTIN validation
- All Application Identifiers
- Hosted product page or redirect
- 12-point compliance checker
- Full design customization
Everything in Pro, Plus
- Bulk serial generation (up to 500)
- Sequential, random, or UUID serials
- CSV import for existing serials
- Batch API endpoint
- ZIP download of all codes
Learn more: GS1 Digital Link Complete Guide · Sunrise 2027 Guide
Available on Pro plans. 7-day free trial included.