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KIX Generator
Generate KIX barcode images online for free. KIX (Klant Index) is the Dutch postal service barcode standard, used by PostNL to encode postal codes and house numbers for automated mail sorting in the Netherlands.

KIX

About the KIX Generator

The KIX Generator creates a scannable KIX barcode image from any text or number you enter, ready to download and use in Dutch postal mail sorting.

KIX (Klant Index) is the barcode standard used by PostNL, the Dutch postal service, to encode postal codes and house numbers for automated mail sorting.

Developers, warehouse operators, and businesses use this generator to produce real, standards-compliant barcode images without needing dedicated barcode software.

Where KIX Is Used

Different barcode symbologies exist because different industries have different requirements — data density, character support, error tolerance, and printing space all vary by use case. KIX was designed and adopted specifically for Dutch postal mail sorting, which is why it remains the standard choice in that context.

Choosing the right barcode format for your application matters, since scanning equipment and industry standards are often built around a specific symbology.

How to Use the KIX Generator

  • Product labeling: Generate a barcode for a product, package, or container.
  • Inventory management: Create barcodes to track items in a warehouse or storage system.
  • Software testing: Test how your application scans and processes this barcode format.
  • Industry compliance: Produce a barcode meeting the standard used in your field.
  • Educational purposes: Study how this specific barcode symbology encodes data.

KIX Facts

Key Trait
Dutch postal standard

The defining technical characteristic of this format.

Primary Use
Dutch postal mail sorting

The industry or context where this format is standard.

Instant Download
Free image export

Generate and download a ready-to-use barcode image.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download the generated barcode image? +
Yes — the barcode is rendered as an image you can download and use in your labeling, packaging, or software.
Is there an API for generating barcodes? +
Yes. FunGenerators provides a REST API so you can generate barcodes programmatically for your own app or project.
Is the KIX Generator free to use? +
Yes — completely free, no account or signup required.
What makes KIX different from other barcode formats? +
KIX (Klant Index) is the barcode standard used by PostNL, the Dutch postal service, to encode postal codes and house numbers for automated mail sorting.
What is KIX used for? +
It's a barcode symbology primarily used in Dutch postal mail sorting.
Will this barcode scan correctly with standard scanning equipment? +
Yes — the generator produces a standards-compliant KIX barcode that standard scanners for this format can read.