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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK Enterprise grade barcode scanning for mobile phones and tablets Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web Barcode Scanning using a web browser with no native application Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, OEM and other embedded platforms. Cognex Handheld/Mobile Terminal SDK iOS and Android application development for our rugged, high-performance devices. Cognex Barcode Readers Industrial, image-based barcode readers for manufacturing and logistic applications

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Cognex Keyboard Add barcode scanning to mobile apps with our virtual keyboard for iOS and Android.

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Platforms The Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and more. Frameworks Support for many popular cross-platform environments like React, Flutter, Xamarin, and Cordova Symbologies Our SDK reads over 30 different 1D, 2D, Stacked, and postal barcode types. Parsers Work with industry standard data formats for driver's licenses, medical data, shipping info, and more.
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White Paper Read our white paper on 5 important topics to consider when choosing a barcode scanning library for your application. End-User License Agreement Our standard license agreement for all our SDK products. Contact Sales Need more information on our mobile products? Send your inquiries to our knowledgeable sales staff.

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Free Online Barcode Generator Create 1D, 2D, Stacked and Postal barcodes for free with this simple to use online generator. Free Online Barcode Scanner Upload any barcode image for fast, accurate barcode decoding.
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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK The cmbSDK for iOS, Android, and many cross-platform frameworks. Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web The cmbWEB for web development (mobile and desktop browsers, progressive web apps) Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, desktops, embedded systems, drones, and more (Windows, Linux, MacOS) Legacy Manatee Works SDK Manate Works Barcode Scanner SDK for legacy licensees.

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Knowledge base Comprehensive documentation and examples for our products for different operating systems, cross-platforms tools, and environments. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most frequently asked questions for the entire Cognex Mobile Barcodes product line. cmbWEB API Reference Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web product. cmbSDK API Reference for Android Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the Android mobile operating system. cmbSDK API Reference for iOS Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the iOS mobile operating system.

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Help Tickets Have technical questions? Our online support team is here to help with all your integration questions. MFi Product Plan Request Add your MX Mobile Terminal application to the Cognex MFi product plan (only necessary for MX1000, MX1100, and MX1502 enabled apps).

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Notice: Cognex has made the difficult business decision to discontinue the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK and Manatee Works Barcode Scanner SDK products. The official end date for the product will be September 30, 2025. After this date, subscription renewals, software updates, and technical support will no longer be available. Effective immediately, no new subscription licenses will be offered.

If you are an active license holder, your current license will expire on September 30, 2025 (or you haven't renewed yet this year, it will be prorated to renewal through 9/30/25). If you wish to continue to use the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK/Manatee Works Barcode Scanner SDK after 9/30/25, please contact us to discuss how you can obtain a no-cost license for this purpose at sdksales@cognex.com

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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK

The Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK is available for iOS, Android, Windows, Linux, and more. Our SDK can scan over 20 different 1D and 2D barcode symbologies used across a wide range of industries and applications.

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Web Browser Barcode Scanning

The cmbWEB SDK leverages the multimedia features of HMTL5, CSS3, and Web Browser/HTML5 (WASM) to bring easy, reliable barcode scanning to virtually any web browser, including Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge—on mobile devices and desktop systems alike.