Barcode Types
Code 39
Code 39 is widely used in a variety of industries and is part of of many governmental specifications. It encodes a set of alphanumeric symbols. ANSI MH10.8M-1983 - USD-3 - 3 of 9.
Code 39 with Checksum
Code 39 is widely used in a variety of industries and is part of of many governmental specifications. It encodes a set of alphanumeric symbols. ANSI MH10.8M-1983 - USD-3 - 3 of 9. Checksum digit: automatic.
Extended Code 39
As opposed to Code 39, Extended Code 39 includes a full set of ASCII characters. However, it is less used than Code 39 as it requires specific decoding.
Extended Code 39 With Checksum
As opposed to Code 39, Extended Code 39 includes a full set of ASCII characters. However, it is less used than Code 39 as it requires specific decoding.
Code 93
Code 93 encodes numerical input, as well as capital letters and some special characters. It used by Canada Post for additional delivery information. CODE 93 - USS-93 (extended).Valid characters: [ASCII-characters between 0..127]. Checksum digits: automatic.
Standard 2 of 5
Standard 2 of 5. Valid characters: [0-9]
Standard 2 of 5 with Checksum
Standard 2 of 5. Valid characters: [0-9], Checksum digit: automatic.
Interleaved 2 of 5
Interleaved Code 2 of 5 was developed on the basis of Industrial Code 2 of 5 and only encodes an even number of digits. It is used in warehousing and industrial applications.
Interleaved 2 of 5 with Checksum
Interleaved Code 2 of 5 was developed on the basis of Industrial Code 2 of 5 and only encodes an even number of digits. It is used in warehousing and industrial applications. Checksum digit: automatic.
UPC-A
UPC-A Code contains 12 digits and is primarily used in retail and wholesale. It encodes the producer and the individual article number.This is a subset of the EAN-13. (098277211236) Accepts 11 or 12 characters (creating checksum digit if required). [0-9] numeric only.
UPC-E
UPC-E is a variation of UPC-A which allows for a more compact barcode by eliminating "extra" zeros. Since the resulting UPC-E barcode is about half the size as an UPC-A barcode, UPC-E is generally used on products with very small packaging where a full UPC-A barcode couldn't reasonably fit. Requires the UPC-A code to be entered as above (e.g. 042100005264 to give 425261). Only some UPC-A codes can be converted into valid UPC-E codes. UPC-E doesn't have a check digit encoded explicity, rather the check digit is encoded in the parity of the other six characters. The check digit that is encoded is the check digit from the original UPC-A barcode.
Code 128 (Standard)
Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging.
Code 128-A
Code 128 A is variant of standard Code 128. Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging. Valid characters: [A-Z uppercase and control chars ASCII 0-31]. Checksum digit: automatic.
Code 128-B
Code 128 B is variant of standard Code 128. Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging. Valid characters: [Upper / Lower Case + All ASCII Printable Characters]. Checksum digit: automatic.
Code 128-C
Code 128 C is variant of standard Code 128. Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging. Valid characters: [0-9]. Must be an even number of digits. Checksum digit: automatic.
EAN-8
EAN-8. Accepts 7 or 8 characters (creating checksum digit if required). [0-9] numeric only
EAN-13
Standard EAN-13 barcode. Accepts 12 or 13 characters (creating checksum digit if required). [0-9] numeric only.
MSI Plessey
MSI Plessey Code is used for marking inventory or storage shelves. It encodes a string of digits using the binary system of 1's and 0's.
MSI with Checksum
MSI Plessey Code is used for marking inventory or storage shelves. It encodes a string of digits using the binary system of 1's and 0's. Checksum digit: automatic.
POSTNET
The Postnet Barcode is used in the US by the Postal Service. It is printed on envelopes and consists of a series of short bars.
PLANET
PLANET has been used in the USA for mail delivery automatisation until recently. It encodes a longer string of up to 14 digits. Accepts 11 or 13 digits. Valid characters: [0-9]. Checksum digit: automatic.
RMS4CC / CBC
RM4SCC (Royal Mail 4-State Customer Code) is the name of the barcode symbology used by the Royal Mail for its Cleanmail service. It enables UK postcodes as well as Delivery Point Suffixes (DPSs) to be easily read by a machine at high speed.
KIX
Dutch KIX version of Royal Mail 4-state Customer barcode (SN34RD1A). KIX Code is a standard for the automation of mail processing in the Netherlands. It is composed and and used in a way similar to RM4SC. Valid characters: [A-Z,0-9]. Checksum digit: automatic.
IMB
Intelligent Mail Barcode - also known as: USPS OneCode 4-State Customer Barcode, OneCode 4CB, USPS 4CB, 4-CB, 4-State Customer Barcode, USPS OneCode Solution Barcode. (01234567094987654321-01234567891) Accepts: Up to 31 digits (required 20-digit Tracking Code, and up to 11-digit Routing Code; this may be 0, 5, 9, or 11 digits). If the Routing code is included, it should be spearated by a hyphen - like this example.
CODABAR
CODABAR. Valid characters: [0-9 '-' $:/.+ ABCD] ABCD are used as stop and start characters e.g. A34698735B
Code 11
Code 11 is used primarily for labeling telecommunications equipment. It encodes any length numeric input and includes one or more check digits. Valid characters: [0-9 and '-']. Checksum digits: 1 (or 2 if length of code is > 10 characters) - automatic.
Pharma One-Track
Pharma One-Track or Pharmacode is placed on the packaging of pharmaceuticals. It can only encode a number between 3 and 131070.
Pharma Two-Track
Pharma Two-Track is used for identification of pharmaceuticals, similar to Pharma One-Track Code. The only difference is that Pharma Two-Track Code uses two stacked rows of bars.