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Learn About the Future of Product Identity

Everything you need to know about GS1 Digital Link, 2D barcodes, and the upcoming changes in retail and compliance.

Standards & Technologies

  • GS1 Digital Link


    Learn how GS1 Digital Link transforms traditional barcodes into web-enabled identifiers that connect physical products to digital experiences.

    What is GS1 Digital Link?

  • 2D Barcodes


    Understand the difference between traditional 1D barcodes and modern 2D codes like QR codes and Data Matrix.

    2D Barcodes guide

  • Sunrise 2027


    The global deadline for retailers to accept 2D barcodes at point-of-sale. Learn what it means for your business.

    Sunrise 2027

  • NFC & RFID


    How NFC tags and RFID labels carry GS1 Digital Links, enabling tap-to-read packaging and supply chain RFID.

    NFC & RFID carriers

Compliance & Regulations

  • Digital Product Passport


    The EU's Digital Product Passport initiative requires comprehensive product data. Discover how GS1 Digital Link makes compliance easier.

    DPP explained

  • FSMA 204


    The FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act requires enhanced traceability for high-risk foods. Learn how to stay compliant.

    FSMA 204 guide

Platform & Features

  • Digital Link Resolver


    The core engine that parses GS1 Digital Link URIs, extracts Application Identifiers, and routes every scan to the right destination.

    Resolver details

  • Barcode Generation


    Generate GS1-compliant barcodes and QR codes that encode Digital Link URIs, ready for print on packaging and labels.

    Barcode generation

  • Product Registry


    Manage your product catalog, trade items, and brand data in a centralized registry that powers the resolver.

    Product registry

  • Traceability


    EPCIS 2.0 event capture and provenance timelines for lot-level and serial-level tracking.

    Traceability

  • Consumer Experience


    See how GS1 Digital Link creates engaging experiences for consumers who scan your products.

    Consumer experience

  • Analytics


    Track every scan of your Digital Link QR codes with real-time analytics, geographic insights, and device breakdowns.

    Analytics

  • Sustainability


    Recyclability assessments, substances of concern tracking, and environmental impact data for your products.

    Sustainability

  • API


    RESTful APIs for product management, barcode generation, resolver configuration, and traceability events.

    API overview

  • Organization Management


    Team roles, brand management, and multi-organization support for enterprises.

    Organization

Interactive Demos

Try it yourself

Experience GS1 Digital Link firsthand with our interactive demo pages. These require live data and are hosted on the main site.

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Create your first GS1 Digital Link QR code in minutes.

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