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Supported Types
Updated over 6 months ago
There are two types of barcodes according to their dimensions: Matrix (2D) and Linear (1D).
Matrix (2D) Barcodes
The matrix code is a two-dimensional way for representing information. It can also be referred to as a 2D barcode or simply a 2D code. It is similar to the linear (one dimensional) barcode, but can represent more data per unit area.
Currently, RadBarcode supports the following barcode types:
| Barcode | Description |
|---|---|
| QR Code | One of the most popular 2D barcodes with wide commercial application. More info here. |
| PDF417 | A stacked linear 2D barcode used by U.S. Postal Services, Department of Homeland Security, airline industry and others. More info here. |
| DataMatrix | 2D barcode mostly used to mark smaller areas due to its high data density. Recommended by the US Electronic Industries Alliance. More info here. |
| SwissQR | Makes issuing and paying invoices simpler, and is being introduced throughout Switzerland to modernize payment transactions. More info here. |
Linear (1D) Barcodes
The linear (one dimensional) barcodes are made up of lines and spaces of various widths that create specific patterns. Currently, RadBarcode supports the following one dimensional barcode types:
| Barcode | Description |
|---|---|
| Codabar | (aka Ames Code/USD-4/NW-7/2 of 7 Code): Used in libraries and blood banks |
| Code 11 | (USD-8): Used to identify telecommunications equipment |
| Code 25 Standard | Used in airline ticket marking, photofinishing |
| Code 25 Interleaved | Used in warehouse, industrial applications |
| Code 39 | (aka USD-3, 3 of 9): U.S. Government and military use, required for DoD applications |
| Code 39 Extended | (aka USD-3, 3 of 9): U.S. Government and military use, required for DoD applications, supports full ASCII |
| Code 93 | (aka USS-93): Compressed form of Code 39 |
| Code 93 Extended | (aka USS-93): Compressed form of Code 39, supports full ASCII |
| Code 128 | Very dense code, used extensively worldwide |
| Code 128 A | Subset of Code 128 *(more info in 1D Barcodes) |
| Code 128 B | Subset of Code 128 *(more info in 1D Barcodes) |
| Code 128 C | Subset of Code 128 *(more info in 1D Barcodes) |
| MSI | Variation of Plessey code, with similar applications |
| EAN 8 | Short version of EAN-13, 8 characters |
| EAN 13 | Used with consumer products internationally, 13 characters |
| Intelligent Mail | Used by U.S. Post Office as successor of POSTNET and PLANET barcodes. |
| PLANET | Printed by U.S. Post Office on envelopes. Predecessor of Intelligent Mail barcode. |
| Postnet | Printed by U.S. Post Office on envelopes |
| UPC A | Used with consumer products in U.S., 12 characters |
| UPC E | Short version of UPC symbol, 6 characters |
| UPC Supplement 2 | Used to indicate magazines and newspaper issue numbers |
| UPC Supplement 5 | Used to mark suggested retail price of books |