Inventory Tool
SKU Generator
Generate professional Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) codes for product inventory management. Customize prefixes, categories, and auto-increment numbers.
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Basic Settings
Category & Attributes
Generated SKUs
Click "Generate SKU" to create codes
SKU Best Practices: Keep SKUs short (8-12 characters), use consistent prefixes, avoid special characters, and make them human-readable. Example: SKU-ELEC-001-BLK
SKU Tips
Use 3-4 letter category codes
Keep SKUs under 15 characters
Avoid letters O and I
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about SKU codes and inventory management
What is an SKU and why do I need it?
SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is a unique identifier for each product in your inventory. It helps track stock levels, manage orders, organize products by category, and integrate with POS systems. SKUs are essential for any business selling multiple products.
What makes a good SKU format?
A good SKU is short (8-15 characters), human-readable, consistent, and scalable. Use category codes (e.g., ELEC for electronics), avoid special characters, and never start with zero. Example: SKU-ELEC-001-BLK is better than random numbers.
Can I use this SKU generator for my e-commerce store?
Absolutely! Generated SKUs work with all major e-commerce platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Amazon, and eBay. Simply copy the SKU and paste it into your product inventory system.
Is my product data safe? Do you store SKUs?
Your data never leaves your device! All SKU generation happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. We don't upload, store, or track any of your product information. This is 100% private and secure.
How to create a SKU number for a product?
Create a SKU by combining: Category Code (3-4 letters) + Product Type + Attributes (size/color) + Unique Number. Use our tool to automate this process - just enter your prefix, category, and attributes to generate professional SKUs instantly.
What's the difference between SKU and UPC?
SKU is an internal code you create for inventory management (customizable, store-specific). UPC is a universal product code (12 digits, globally standardized) required for retail barcodes. Use SKUs for internal tracking, UPCs for retail sales.
How to generate multiple SKUs at once for bulk products?
Use our batch generation feature! Click "Generate Batch (10)" to create multiple sequential SKUs at once. Perfect for creating SKUs for product variations (different sizes, colors) or bulk inventory uploads. All SKUs are displayed in a list for easy copying.
Can I export generated SKUs to Excel or CSV?
Yes! Use the "Copy All" button to copy all generated SKUs to your clipboard, then paste directly into Excel, Google Sheets, or any inventory management system. Each SKU is copied on a new line for easy import.