# Two-Dimensional Barcodes Overview

The matrix barcode is a two-dimensional (2D) way for representing information.

It can also be referred to as a 2D barcode or simply a 2D code. 2D barcodes are similar to the linear (1D) barcodes, but can represent more data per unit area.

Currently, the Barcode supports the following matrix barcode types:

* [QR Code](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radbarcode/2d-barcodes/barcode-qrcode-overview)
* [DataMatrix](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radbarcode/2d-barcodes/datamatrix/datamatrix-overview)
* [PDF417](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radbarcode/2d-barcodes/barcode-pdf417-overview)
* [SwissQR Code](https://www.telerik.com/winui/documentation/controls/radbarcode/2d-barcodes/barcode-swissqrcode-overview)