Free SKU Generator
Create consistent SKU numbers for your products in seconds. Build SKUs from category, brand, colour and size, generate hundreds at once, and download a CSV that imports straight into Vencru.
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How to use the SKU generator
- Enter a category. It becomes the first part of every SKU, such as SHI for shirts.
- Add a brand and attributes such as colour and size, if you need them.
- Choose the format: letters per part, separator, start number and number length.
- Generate in bulk: paste one product per line, with optional attributes after commas.
- Copy or download: copy your SKUs, or download a CSV in Vencru’s product import format.
What makes a good SKU?
- Short and readable: staff should be able to read it off a shelf label.
- Broad to specific: start with the category and end with a sequence number.
- Letters and numbers only: no spaces or special characters.
- No look-alikes: avoid mixing O with 0, or I with 1, in the same part.
- Unique for good: never reuse a SKU, even after a product is discontinued.
Read more about how to create a SKU numbering system.
Turn your SKUs into barcodes and stock
Make a scannable barcode for each SKU with our free barcode generator. Then import your products into Vencru to track stock for every SKU. Every invoice or POS sale reduces stock and updates your books. Start free.
FAQs
Questions about SKU numbers and the SKU generator
What is a SKU generator?
A SKU generator creates stock keeping unit (SKU) codes from product details such as category, brand, colour and size, so every product gets a unique, consistent code.
How do I create a SKU number?
Combine short codes for a product's most important details, from broadest to most specific, and end with a sequence number. For example, a medium blue shirt could be SHI-BLU-MED-0001. See how to create a SKU.
What's the difference between a SKU and a UPC?
A SKU is your own internal code, so you can design it to suit your business. A UPC is a standard 12-digit product barcode number used across retailers. Many products have both.
Can I import the SKUs into Vencru?
Yes. The CSV uses Vencru's product import columns. Each product's quantity is set to 0, so update quantities and prices in the file before importing, or in Vencru afterwards.
Is the SKU generator free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, and nothing you enter is uploaded.