How to Generate Barcodes in Excel (Free & Easy Method!)

Learn how to generate barcodes directly in Excel using a free API and the IMAGE function—no add-ins, no VBA, just formulas! In this hands-on tutorial, you'll discover how to use barcodeapi.org, customize barcode types (like UPC, Code 39, etc.), and resize them inside your spreadsheet. Perfect for inventory tracking, labeling, or automating product management in Excel. 🌟 **OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY** 🌟 • The Excel playlist:    • Microsoft Excel: Learn to excel at spreads...   🌟 **TIMESTAMPS** 🌟 00:00 – So you need to generate barcodes in Excel? 00:11 – Using the free open-source barcode generator at barcodeapi.org 01:04 – How to use the barcode API and pass in data 02:16 – Using the IMAGE function in Excel with a URL for source, and “auto” with UPC codes 06:07 – Working with barcodes other than “auto” 07:20 – Resizing the barcodes in Excel