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How to scan barcode
1. Target the barcode logo
2. Make sure you have it clearly visible in the camera
3. Done – now you see the information
Most popular barcode types


GS1 barcode
The GS1-128 (EAN 128) is a modern version with ASCII characters. Mainly used in the retail industry and for tracking goods.
Max length: Unlimited
Characters: ASCII
Use case: Tracking, Retail

UPC barcode
There are two types of UPC barcodes: UPC-A and UPC-E. The first one has 12 digits and the second one has 8 digits, placed on smaller products.
Max length: 8-12
Characters: 0-9
Use case: Warehouses, Retail

Barcode 128
This is a universal barcode and it is a good choice. We can see code 128 being used in shipping and transport for example.
Max length: Unlimited
Characters: ASCII
Use case: Shipping, Transport

Data matrix
This is a 2D barcode. It can contain numbers, text and data. The main use case for data matrix is to label medical goods and electronics.
Max length: Up to 3116
Characters: ASCII
Use case: Electronics, Medical

EAN barcode
EAN barcodes can be seen mainly used in retail stores. The different versions of EAN have different lengths of characters.
Max length: 2-12
Characters: 0-9
Use case: Retail

ISBN barcode
ISBN barcodes are used to identify magazines and books. They include the title of the book, country and publisher name.
Max length: Fixed
Characters: 0-9
Use case: Books, Magazines
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Barcode scan history
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Barcode vector safety
Scan with Safety – Avoid errors with barcodes that can be made easily. The barcode scanner shows you a secure preview, so you can verify if all the information is correct.
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Bring Structure to Your Barcodes – You can easily group them into folders or organize by tags. Always find the codes you need with search and filters.

Online barcode scanner app

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Bar code reader questions

How Secure is a barcode?
Barcodes are totally secure, as they do not include any malicious links. However, we always recommend you double check your barcode contents with a barcode reader tool to make sure you didn't make any mistakes.
Why do I need a barcode?
Barcodes are used for retail items, keeping track of inventory and much more. You can read up about the different barcode types and use cases.
How can I make a barcode?
You can use a barcode generator tool to create barcodes online. We recommend you try our tools.
Are barcodes free?
If you wish to also sell in other stores, you may consider getting a GS1 barcode. If you are only selling yourself, you can create barcodes for free.
What is the maximum size of a barcode?
There is no maximum size specified for a barcode. Just use common sense and make sure that it looks good visually.
What is a barcode?
Barcodes use parallel lines and spacings to represent data. They can be read with barcode readers or smartphones with a bar code scanner app.
How can I scan a barcode?
Smartphone cameras are unable to read barcodes by default. This means you need to use a barcode scanner app. Try our barcode reader for a barcode lookup.
Can a barcode have colors?
Yes, your barcode can have colors. Remember to always use dark colors with light backgrounds. There should be enough contrast between them.
What is the best barcode generator?
You can create a barcode online easily by using our barcode generator tool.
How Small can a barcode be?
This depends on the barcode type and contents. In general, make sure your barcode is at least 30mm wide and always do a test print.