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Symbologies

Bar Code includes all the most common symbology implementations.

Name Description
EAN-13

EAN-13 is a linear symbology, based on the original 12-digit Universal Product Code (UPC) system developed in North America.

EAN-8

EAN-8 is a linear symbology, used on smaller retail packages where EAN-13 bar codes don't fit.

UPC-A

UPC-A is a linear symbology, widely used in the United States and Canada for tracking trade items in stores.

UPC-E

UPC-E is a linear symbology, used on smaller retail packages where UPC-A bar codes don't fit.

Postnet

Postnet is used by the United States Postal Service to assist in directing mail.

Code 39

Code 39 is a linear symbology, and is one of the first alphanumeric bar codes.

Code 39 Extended

Code 39 Extended is a linear symbology, and supports the encoding of many more characters than standard Code 39.

Code 93

Code 93 is a linear symbology, designed in 1982 by Intermec to provide a higher density and data security enhancement to Code 39.

Code 93 Extended

Code 93 Extended is a linear symbology, and supports the encoding of many more characters than standard Code 93.

Code 128

Code 128 is a high-density barcode symbology, used extensively worldwide in shipping and packaging industries.

Codabar

Codabar is a linear symbology, developed in 1972 by Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Interleaved 2 of 5

Interleaved 2 of 5 is a linear symbology, that provides higher density than the Industrial 2 of 5 symbology that it is based on.