Free GS1 TDS 2.0 Engineering Tool
GS1 SGTIN-96 EPC Hex Encoder & Decoder
Translate standard product barcodes (GTIN-14, EAN-13, UPC) into 24-character hexadecimal EPC Gen2 memory banks. Decode unknown tag scans and export bulk serialization batches for industrial RFID printers.
GS1 EPC Tag Data Standard (TDS 2.0)
EPC Gen2 SGTIN-96 Memory Encoder & Decoder
Accepts 12-digit UPC, 13-digit Indian EAN (starts with 890), or 14-digit GTIN.
Defined by your GS1 licensing certificate. Most Indian companies have 7-digit prefixes.
24-Character EPC Gen2 Hex Output
30361F469800004000018864
GS1 Company Prefix:8901030
Item Reference:000001
Item Serial:100452
GS1 Tag URI (RFID Printers):urn:epc:tag:sgtin-96:1.8901030.000001.100452
✓Verified compatible with Zebra ZD621R, SATO CL4NX & Printronix Auto-ID.
96-Bit Binary Memory Bank Decomposition:
Header (8b)30
Filter (3b)1
Partition (3b)5
Company Prefix (7d)8901030
Serial (38b)100452
How SGTIN-96 EPC Encoding Works
The 96-bit Serialized Global Trade Item Number (SGTIN-96) is defined by the GS1 EPC Tag Data Standard (TDS). It provides item-level uniqueness by pairing a product’s global trade identification with an enterprise-assigned serial number.
SGTIN-96 Memory Bank Allocation (96 Bits Total):
| Field | Bit Length | Standard Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Header | 8 Bits | 00110000 (0x30) | Identifies the tag data scheme as SGTIN-96. |
| Filter Value | 3 Bits | 0 to 7 | Denotes packaging tier (1 = POS Item, 2 = Case, 6 = Pallet). |
| Partition | 3 Bits | 0 to 6 | Specifies division of bits between Company Prefix and Item Reference. |
| Company Prefix | 20 to 40 Bits | 6 to 12 Digits | Assigned by GS1 to the brand owner / manufacturer. |
| Item Reference | 4 to 24 Bits | 1 to 7 Digits | Product SKU indicator and reference number. |
| Serial Number | 38 Bits | Up to 274 Billion | Unique item-level sequential identifier. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Technical specifications for GS1 SGTIN-96 RFID encoding and printer integration.
What is an SGTIN-96 EPC tag?
SGTIN-96 (Serialized Global Trade Item Number, 96-bit) is the global GS1 standard for encoding retail trade item barcodes (such as EAN-13 or GTIN-14) combined with a unique item-level serial number into the EPC memory bank of UHF Gen2 RFID tags.
How does an EAN-13 barcode convert into a 24-character hex EPC?
An EAN-13 barcode is prefixed with a packaging indicator (0 for base items) to form a 14-digit GTIN. The GS1 Tag Data Standard TDS 2.0 strips the indicator and check digit, then divides the remainder into a GS1 Company Prefix and Item Reference based on the partition table. These values, along with a 38-bit serial number, are encoded into a 96-bit binary string which converts directly into 24 hexadecimal characters.
How do I know my GS1 Company Prefix length and partition value?
Your GS1 Company Prefix length is issued directly by GS1 India (or your local GS1 member organization) on your barcode certificate. In India, prefixes are commonly 7 digits (Partition 5), 8 digits (Partition 4), or 9 digits (Partition 3). Selecting the correct prefix length in our tool automatically assigns the correct GS1 partition value.
Can I upload the generated CSV file to Zebra or SATO RFID printers?
Yes. The Bulk Tag Batch generator exports standard comma-separated values containing the Item Number, Barcode, Serial Number, and 24-character Hexadecimal EPC. This file format imports directly into ZebraDesigner Pro, Seagull Scientific BarTender, and NiceLabel for bulk thermal encoding on printers like the Zebra ZD621R and SATO CL4NX.
Does RFID Softwares offer pre-encoded and serialized tag commissioning?
Yes. If you need 10,000 to 1,000,000+ pre-encoded RFID tags delivered with verified GS1 serialization, custom thermal surface printing, and zero-defect quality guarantees, our Noida production facility provides 48-hour turnaround across India.