Guides for Shopify SKUs, barcodes and labels
Step-by-step help for creating SKUs, adding barcodes and printing labels in Shopify, written by the team behind SGT.
How to add barcodes to Shopify products
Three ways to add barcodes to Shopify products and variants: by hand, from a CSV, or generated in bulk with your GS1 prefix. Includes which format to choose.
How to create SKUs in Shopify, with naming examples
A practical SKU naming guide for Shopify stores: what to put in a SKU, examples for clothing and other products, mistakes to avoid, and how to generate SKUs in bulk.
How to print barcode labels from Shopify
Print barcode labels for Shopify products on Zebra, DYMO, Brother or Avery sheets: choose the label size, design the label, test print one, then print in bulk.
UPC vs EAN vs GTIN: which barcode does your Shopify store need?
The difference between UPC, EAN, GTIN, ITF-14 and Code 128 barcodes, when you need codes from GS1, and when internal codes are enough for a Shopify store.
How to find and fix duplicate SKUs and barcodes in Shopify
Why duplicate SKUs and barcodes cause wrong orders and stock counts in Shopify, how to find them across your store, and how to fix them safely.
How to add QR codes to Shopify product labels
Print QR codes on Shopify product labels that open the product page, or hold the SKU, barcode or your own text. Sizes, scanning tips and printing settings.
Barcodes for Shopify inventory and POS: a setup checklist
Set up barcodes so Shopify POS and the Shopify app can find products by scanning: one unique barcode per variant, the right format, and labels that scan.