Code 11
Code 11 is used primarily for labeling telecommunications equipment. It encodes any length numeric input and includes one or more check digits.
Code 32
Code 32 is mainly used across Italy by the pharmacy industry for encoding data for dispensing medications.
- Variable (numeric input up to 8 digits)
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.
- 0-9, A-Z, -, +, space, *, $, /, %, .
- Industrial, Government, Postal, Medical, Most popular
Code 39 Extended
As opposed to Code 39, Extended Code 39 includes a full set of ASCII characters. However, it is less used than Code 39 as it requires specific decoding.
EAN
EAN Codes are widely used in retail across Europe. There are several versions of EAN encoding 2, 5, 7 or 12 digits.
- Fixed (2,5, 7 or 12 (depending on the type))
EAN + Check Digit
EAN Codes are widely used in retail across Europe. There are several versions of EAN encoding 2, 5, 7 or 12 digits.
Codabar
Also known as NW-7, Monarch, ABC Codabar, USD-4, Ames Code and Code 27, this symbology was developed in 1972 by Monarch Marketing Systems for retail. The American Blood Commission adopted Codabar in 1977 as the standard symbology for blood banks.
- numbers 0-9, dash (-} dollar ($} colon (:} slash (/} full stop (.) or plus (+)
- Variable (must begin and end with the characters A, B, C or D)
Code 128 (standard)
Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging.
- Transport, Shipping, Tracking, Most popular
Code 128 (Subset B)
Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging.
- Transport, Shipping, Tracking, Most popular
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.
- 0-9, A-Z, -, +, space, *, $, /, %, .
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.
- Retail, Warehousing, Most popular
UPC-E
UPC-B only has 8 digits and is used instead of UPC-A on smaller products. It is similarly used in retail and warehousing, especially in the USA and Canada.
- Retail, Warehousing, Most popular
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.
- Warehousing, Library, Most popular
ITF-14
ITF-14, also known as UPC Shipping Container Symbol or Case Code, is a 14-digit barcode symbology used for marking cartons, cases, or pallets that contain products with UPC or EAN-13 barcodes. It is an extension of the Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) barcode and is primarily designed for use in logistics and distribution.
- Retail and Consumer Goods, Logistics and Distribution, Manufacturing, Automotive Parts and Supplies...
PDF417
PDF417 Barcode is suitable for storing large amounts of data due to its two-dimensional structure. It is widely used for labeling electronic equipment or hazardous materials, but also on personal IDs.
- Transport, Logistics, Warehousing, Government, Most Popular
PDF417 Truncated
Truncated PDF417 is a shortened and more compact version of PDF417 Code. However, it is less tolerant to damage and is not read by all scanners.
- Character Set: ASCII, 0-255, 0-9
- Length: Variable
- Category: Transport, Logistics, Most Popular
Truncated PDF417 is a shortened and more compact version of PDF417 Code. However, it is less tolerant to damage and is not read by all scanners.
- Transport, Logistics, Most Popular
QR Code
QR Code is probably the most well-known two-dimensional barcode. It is often found on products or used in advertising to provide additional information for consumers.
- Advertising, Most popular
Data Matrix
Data Matrix is a two-dimensional Code that may contain text, numbers or binary data. It is widely used for labeling small electronic components or in food production, but also on mail labels.
- Industry, Marketing, Post, Electronics, Medical, Most popular
EAN-14
EAN-14 or UCC-14 is a standard Code to identify shipping containers. It is based on Code 128 system, where the Application Identifier (the first two digits) is set to 01.
Telepen Alpha
The main users of this symbology are universities and academic libraries in the UK
- Healthcare, Library Systems, Postal Services, Identification and Access Control
Telepen Numeric
The main users of this symbology are universities and academic libraries, Access Control and Identification Cards, Inventory Management, Ticketing and Events...
- Healthcare, Library Systems, Inventory Management...
Aztec Code
Aztec Code belongs to two-dimensional Barcodes and has a characteristic square pattern in the middle. This Code is widely used by railway companies in their ticketing systems.
- Transport, Railway, Most popular
Micro QR Code
Micro QR Code has a limited capacity of only 35 digits. However, due to its small size, it is often used instead of QR Codes if there is a need to save space and encode only a small amount of data.
- Alphanumeric (Latin-1, Kanji)
DotCode
High data density, versatile on curved surfaces, and rapid scanning. Ideal for efficient, compact encoding in logistics and manufacturing
Code 2 of 5 Standard
Code 2 of 5, also known as Code 25, is a numeric barcode symbology that encodes data using two wide and three narrow bars.
- Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics, Retail, Utilities, Government...
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 2 of 5, also known as Code 25, is a numeric barcode symbology that encodes data using two wide and three narrow bars.
- Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics, Retail, Utilities, Government...
Code 2 of 5 IATA
Code 2 of 5, also known as Code 25, is a numeric barcode symbology that encodes data using two wide and three narrow bars.
- Baggage handling in the air-transport industry by the International Air Transport
Code 2 of 5 Data Logic
Data Logic does not include a check digit by default and can encode numeric input (digits 0-9) up to a maximum of 80 digits.
- Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics, Retail, Utilities, Government...
Code 2 of 5 Industrial
Code 2 of 5, also known as Code 25, is a numeric barcode symbology that encodes data using two wide and three narrow bars.
- Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics, Retail, Utilities, Government...
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