SKU Generator

Create Stock Keeping Units from item name and attributes. Configure character count and separator, then add items to generate SKUs.

SKU Configuration

Item Details

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Item Name Attribute 1 Attribute 2 Attribute 3 Generated SKU

Benefits of auto SKU generator tool

Pattern based

Pattern based

You just decide a pattern and the tool will generate the SKU for your item

Consistent

Consistent

The pattern remains the same for an entire item group thereby keeping it consistent

Inexhaustible

Inexhaustible

The tool can effortlessly support your growing list of items and new variations

Less confusing

Less confusing

The naming is simple and rule-based which avoids confusion and mix-up

FAQs

SKU is an abbreviation for Stock Keeping Unit. It is a code that you decide for each item in your inventory. If your item has multiple variations then, you also need to create a unique SKU for each variation so that you can track the performance and have a better analysis of each variant.

An SKU generator is a tool that generates an SKU for your inventory items based on the attributes and rules decided by you.

We will always suggest starting with inventory software. You can start with a free plan to test the product and check if it fits your business. Like in Zoho Inventory, we have a comprehensive list of features under the free plan which can help you to manage SKU effectively.

Streamline, simplify, and systemize your inventory management

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What Is a SKU, and Why Should You Care?

A SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is the short code you assign to each distinct product you sell - "TSH/BLU/LRG" for a large blue t-shirt, for example. It's how you, your team, and your systems refer to a product without ambiguity. Once every item has a consistent SKU, counting stock, processing orders, and writing invoices all get faster and less error-prone.

SKU vs. barcode - what's the difference?

A SKU is your internal code - you invent it, you control its structure, and it's readable by humans. A barcode (like a UPC) is a standardized, machine-readable number assigned externally and shared across every retailer selling that product.

You can run a small business entirely on SKUs without ever touching barcodes. Most do.

What makes a good SKU?

  • Consistent structure - same order of parts every time (e.g. item / attribute / attribute), which is exactly what this generator enforces
  • Human-readable - "MUG/CER/WHT" tells you it's a white ceramic mug at a glance; a random number tells you nothing
  • Short - long codes get mistyped; this tool lets you set the character count per segment
  • No confusing characters - avoid letters/numbers that look alike (O and 0, I and 1) where you can
  • Never reused - once a SKU has meant one product, don't recycle it for another

How this SKU generator works

  1. Set the character count per segment and pick a separator symbol
  2. Enter the item name and up to three attributes (size, color, material...)
  3. Click Add to generate the SKU - or Add & Retain to keep the values for quick variations
  4. Repeat for your whole catalog, then Export as CSV to import anywhere

Who needs SKUs?

Online sellers - marketplaces and store platforms expect a SKU per listing variant.

Retail shops - stock counts and reorders get dramatically simpler with consistent codes.

Makers & crafters - even a small catalog of handmade variants benefits from systematic naming.

Anyone who invoices products - consistent item codes keep your line items clean. With a free Billbooks account, you can save your items once - codes, names, and prices - and drop them into any invoice in a click instead of retyping them.

Quick answers

Yes - generate as many SKUs as you need and export them as CSV, free, with no account required.

Pick a consistent structure (item name plus 1-3 attributes like size or color), set how many characters each part should use, and apply it to every product the same way. This tool does the truncating and formatting automatically.

No. A SKU is your own internal, human-readable code that you control. A UPC/barcode is a standardized external number shared across retailers. Small businesses can operate on SKUs alone.

Yes - the Export as CSV button downloads your full list with item names, attributes, and generated SKUs, ready to import into a spreadsheet, store platform, or invoicing tool.

Only as many as you need to make each variant unique - usually one to three (like size, color, material). More than that makes codes long and error-prone.