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Barcode Symbology
Code 39 Barcode
Code 39 barcode is one of the earliest and most widely used barcode. It is a variable length barcode, which means that you will be able to encode any number of characters as a barcode. It supports alphanumeric characters and is used in a wide variety of applications.
Code 128 Barcode
Code 128 is one of the most popular modern barcodes. It is a very high density barcode supporting alphanumeric characters. This barcode is used as the basis for many other barcodes like UCC/EAN, HIBC(Health Industry Barcode)
and the Blood Bank Industry barcode.
More information on the Code 128 Barcode.
UCC/EAN Barcode
UCC/EAN is an international barcode format used widely by many different companies. It uses a list of Application Identifiers (AI) for identifying the structure and format of the data in the barcode. For example, AI 00 is used for identifying a 18 digits Serial Shipping Container Code.
I2of5 Barcode
I2of5 (Interleaved 2 of 5) is a widely used, high density barcode supporting numeric characters. The data to be encoded must contain even number of digits as each two digit numbers is uniquely represented by a set of bars and spaces in the barcode. The character '0' may be added to the beginning, if the data does not contain an even number of digits.
ITF14 Barcode
The ITF14 is a 14 digits barcode used to mark the external containers of products with a EAN identifier. It is based on the I2of5 barcode. ITF14 barcodes usually contain a top and bottom bar (sometimes rectangle) called the Bearers bar. The purpose of the Bearers bar is to make sure that the barcode is read completely.
UPCA Barcode
12 digits Universal Product Code. This barcode is used to identify each product with a unique code. It consists of a 1 digit Numbering System, 5 digits Manufacturer's code, 5 digits Product Code and 1 Check Digit.
More information on the UPCEAN Barcode.
UPCE Barcode
A 6 digits condensed version of UPCA. This barcode is typically used on items where space is a constraint.
EAN13 Barcode
13 digits European Article Numbering barcode. This barcode is used to identify each product with a unique code internationally. It consists of a 2 digits Country Code, 5 digits Manufacturer's code, 5 digits Product Code and 1 Check Digit. The ISBN(International Standard Book Number) barcode and ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) barcode uses EAN13 as the underlying barcode. For ISBN, the 13 digits starts with 978(or 979. Sunrise 2005 Compliance) while for ISSN it starts with 977.
EAN8 Barcode
8 digits European Article Numbering barcode. It consists of 2 digits Country Code, 5 digits Product Code and 1 Check Digit.
It is typically used in place of EAN13 when space is a constraint.
EXT2 Barcode
Extension 2 barcode. This barcode is used to indicate issue number of magazines.
EXT5 Barcode
Extension 5 barcode. This barcode is used to indicate suggested retail price of books and magazines. It is typically used with ISBN(International Standard Book Number).
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