Barcode Scanner SDK for mobile & Web

The Barcode Scanner SDK from barKoder turns smart devices into high-performing, cost-efficient barcode data capture tools. The Barcode Scanner SDK combines fast, accurate, and reliable barcode scanning with developer-friendly UI integration, turning it into the perfect solution for any Enterprise or Consumer app. Discover what makes the Barcode Scanner SDK better than any competitor in terms of integration ease, performance, and value.

Features

Barcode Scanner SDK Features

Damaged Barcodes

At the core of our cutting-edge decoding solution lies MatrixSight®, an algorithm that some among us dare to deem groundbreaking. Exclusively featured in our barKoder software, MatrixSight is meticulously designed to redefine the very standards of mobile barcode recognition. This exceptional algorithm transcends the constraints of conventional decoding, establishing a new benchmark for reliability, accuracy, and versatility.

Deformed Barcodes

Segment Decoding® transcends beyond anything other barcode scanners can achieve, and that is successful recognition of 1D barcodes that have been deformed, crumpled, wrinkled and otherwise altered to the degree where a straight line can't pass through all its bars, a limitation that other decoders can't alleviate. Achieved through barkoder's advanced barcode location detection algorithms, Segment Decoding® technique is unmatched in its performance levels and pattern matching capabilities, amortizing even the highest degree of barcode damages, including printing errors, label damage, scanner angles, low print quality, as well as various other levels of physical damage or environmental conditions.

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Blurry Barcodes

Accurately and reliably scan EAN & UPC barcodes regardless of the degree and the type of blur that affects them, be that motion, lens or focus blur.

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Multiple Barcodes

Want to scan multiple barcodes regardless of type and density continuously? Look no further than barKoder's Batch MultiScan feature, whose result caching and location reconstruction techniques provide excellent user-experience and results.

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MRZ Scanner

The fastest & most accurate Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) scanning software solution for capturing data from any MRZ- empowered biometric document, ensuring streamlined, reliable identity verification. With its easy integration and seamless setup, it represents an almost turnkey solution for any mobile platform without extensive configuration.

VIN Scanner

When you combine MatrixSight® & Segment Decoding®, the result is breathtaking and leads to the most advanced VIN barcode scanner on the market, able to capture the data even within the most stubborn & difficult to read VIN-powered Code 39, Code 128, Data Matrix & QR Codes.

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PDF417 Scanner

Applying what we learned from MatrixSight® to our PDF417 barcode recognition engine was, for a lack of a better word, unparalleled. PDF417 barcodes, usually applied to identification documents such as driver's licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration discs and similar use-cases, due to wearing and extensive use naturally fade and lose their basic elements such as its start and stop patterns. But PDF417-LineSight® doesn't stop here and goes far beyond - a PDF417 barcode can now also miss its start and stop row indications and even entire data columns and it still wouldn't be beyond the reach of barKoder, which will capture the entirety of its data regardless.

DPM Scanner

barKoder SDK's unique algorithms and features provided all the necessary conditions for creating a special mode for decoding even the most challenging Data Matrix barcodes, i.e. those engraved utilizing the Direct Part Marking (DPM) methods, something that previously was only possible with extremely expensive and specialized hardware scanners. Now all you need to achieve such barcode reading levels is your own personal smart device!

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DotCode Scanner

barKoder'’s barcode scanning API features the best DotCode reading algorithm by a significant margin when compared to any competitor product in the software-based barcode reading market, be that closed or open-source, rivaling even the best hardware solutions

Platforms

Supported Platforms

Android

Android 8 and above
Supported ABI: arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Kotlin and Java

Android - User Guide Android - Api Reference Android Examples

iOS

iOS 10 and above (iOS 15 and higher recommended)
Supported ABI: arm64 & x86_64
Swift and objective C

iOS - User Guide iOS - Api Reference iOS Examples

Web Assembly

Support for all major browsers
(Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera)

WASM Demo Installation Guide Integration Examples API Reference GitHub Repository Scan Barcode From File

Frameworks

Supported Frameworks

.NET Maui

Flutter

React Native

Cordova

Capacitor

NativeScript

Python

C#

Symbologies

1D & 2D Barcode Formats Support

Linear (1D) Barcodes

Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Standard/Industrial 2 of 5), Code 39 (including Code 39 extended), Code 93, Code 128, COOP 2 of 5, Datalogic 2 of 5, GS1 Databar, GS1 Composite, EAN-8, EAN-13, IATA 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Italian Pharmacode (Code 32), ITF-14, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, Postal Barcodes, Telepen, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1

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2D Barcodes

Aztec Code, Aztec Compact, Data Matrix, DotCode, MaxiCode, PDF417, Micro PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR Code

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barKoder - An almost free Barcode Scanner SDK

The Barcode Scanner SDK from barKoder is licensable according to long established industry standards, based on annual renewable subscription-based system. It is further differentiated in accordance with the type and audience of the app where the SDK is to be integrated in to Enterprise and Consumer licensing packages. Regardless, everyone is free to provide their unique requirements as per the info contained within the Quote Form below and request a personalized quotation. We will consider any custom cases, including white-labeling, server deployment and even redistribution of the barKoder SDK within another API or system.

Blog

Latest Barcode Scanner SDK Articles,
Tutorials, and News

Search & Find: A Smarter Way to Locate the Right Barcode with barKoder.

With barKoder’s new Search & Find feature, simply enter the barcode value you’re looking for and point your camera at the scene. The SDK searches interactively until it detects and scans the matching barcode.

Aug 28, 2026

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Best Barcode Scanner SDK for Enterprise Apps

Choosing the right barcode scanner SDK can make a major difference in enterprise workflows - here’s what to consider for reliable, scalable scanning across industries and platforms.

Aug 27, 2026

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Major Release: Multithreaded Web Scanning, VIN OCR, Advanced AR, and Enterprise Milestones

barKoder has shipped major updates: multithreaded web scanning, VIN OCR, advanced AR, new document parsers, Zebra validation, ISO 27001 certification, and easier cross-platform SDK testing. They also joined Zebra ISV partners and expanded GS1 provider status.

Aug 21, 2026

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Demo Apps

Download Demo App
Barcode Scanner from barKoder

To fully experience the speed and accuracy of the Barcode Scanner SDK on your Android or iOS device, simply head to your preferred App Store by clicking on the respective button, or scan the QR Code with your camera.

barKoder Demo App
for iOS

barKoder Demo App
for Android

barKoder Demo App
for Web

Ready-made Product Data Sheet and Testing Sheet

Optimizing your experience with our app is effortless using our comprehensive Barcode Scanner SDK testing sheet,
encompassing a variety of 1D and 2D barcode types.

Simply print or display the sheet on your device, and proceed to scan each barcode using our demo app. This efficient testing method ensures that our app seamlessly recognizes and processes diverse barcode formats, assuring you of its reliability and versatility across different code types.

SDK Data Sheet SDK Testing Sheet