CodeKit

Free MSI barcode generator

Create numeric MSI (Modified Plessey) barcodes for supermarket shelf tags, warehouse bins, and inventory control.

Numeric MSI Plessey barcodes for retail shelf edges & bins

MSI (Modified Plessey) is a continuous numeric-only barcode symbology widely used on supermarket shelf edges, warehouse storage bins, and retail inventory tags. It encodes digits 0–9 of arbitrary length and is clean, compact, and fast to scan with handheld inventory terminals.

MSI PlesseyDigits 0–9Shelf & Bin LabelsPNG & SVG

Flexible Digit Length

Unlike fixed-length EAN/UPC codes, MSI accepts any number of digits to match your internal bin numbering.

Optimized for Shelf Strips

Adjust bar height down to 40px for narrow retail shelf-edge price channels.

Instant Browser Rendering

Create and save frequently used bin codes to your on-device Favorites and Pins.

How to generate an MSI barcode

  1. 1Enter your numeric shelf or bin code

    Type digits (0–9) into the Value box.

  2. 2Adjust bar width and height

    Size the barcode to fit narrow shelf-edge strips or bin labels.

  3. 3Download PNG or SVG

    Export high-contrast PNG or vector SVG files.

Frequently asked questions

What characters does the MSI barcode support?

MSI is strictly numeric and supports digits 0 through 9 only.