Check the spec
Lengths and check-digit rules for this postal symbology are listed above.
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Generate Deutsche Post Leitcode postage symbols.
German parcel routing code down to street and house number. Enter 13 digits for Deutsche Post Leitcode below — lengths and check digits validate instantly in your browser before the symbol renders.
Postal barcode generator
Pick a post, type the data.
Runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded; validation errors name the exact rule.
Style (module size, bar height, readable text)
Rendering symbol…
Specification
| Standards | Deutsche Post specifications |
|---|---|
| Character set | Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it. |
| Lengths | 13 digits |
| Check digits | Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it. |
| Quiet zone | Calm quiet zones on both sides; pure black on white for sorter readability. |
| Capacity | Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it. |
Usage
Deutsche Post Leitcode routes Europe mail through automated sorters: print it on envelopes and parcels where Europe carriers expect it.
- Deutsche Post Leitcode on envelopes for Europe automated sorting
- Deutsche Post Leitcode on parcels with the example 0123456789012 as a starting point
- Deutsche Post Leitcode proofs exported as SVG for print-safe output
Shape
Pros
- Deutsche Post Leitcode is accepted by Europe sorting automation.
- Lengths and check digits validate instantly with the exact rule named.
- SVG export stays sharp for envelopes and parcel labels.
- The symbol is read back locally before preview unlocks where a reader exists.
Cons
- Deutsche Post Leitcode is single-purpose — it carries postal data, not general text.
- Wrong lengths or missing check digits are rejected instead of printed.
- Low contrast or tight quiet zones fail high-speed sorters first.
- Screenshots prove encoding, not sorter-grade print quality.
Form requirements
- Enter 13 digits.
- Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it.
- Preview and downloads stay withheld until local verification passes where a reader exists.
Sources
- Deutsche Post Identcode/Leitcode specifications (Deutsche Post)
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How it works
Three steps, all on your device.
The same engine that prints parcel labels worldwide, running in your browser.
Type the data
The on-device engine enforces the rest and appends check digits where the standard says so.
Verify, then print
The symbol is rasterized and read back locally before preview and downloads unlock.
Questions
Deutsche Post Leitcode Generator & Specs, answered.
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What do I type for Deutsche Post Leitcode?
Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it. Try the example 0123456789012 first.
Does Deutsche Post Leitcode need a check digit?
Exactly 13 digits without the check digit; the engine appends it. The engine computes or verifies it and names the expected digit on mismatch.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Encoding and verification run entirely in your browser — the page makes no network requests with your data, stores nothing, and wipes the field after ten idle minutes.
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