Code 11 is used primarily for labeling telecommunications equipment. It encodes any length numeric input and includes one or more check digits.
Standard Code 2 of 5 is an older code sometimes used in industrial applications and photo development. It encodes any length numeric input.
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.
IATA Code 2 of 5 finds its application in the airline industry for baggage handling. It encodes any length numeric input.
Industrial 2 of 5 is used in transport and warehouse logistics. To ensure its readability, it is better to limit its size to 10 digits.
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.
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 Codes are widely used in retail across Europe. There are several versions of EAN encoding 2, 5, 7 or 12 digits.
EAN Codes are widely used in retail across Europe. There are several versions of EAN encoding 2, 5, 7 or 12 digits.
GS1-128 is a modern scheme encoding information with a set of ASCII characters (in the form of Application Identifiers and corresponding data fields). It is used in retail and transport for tracking goods.
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.
Code 128 is a universal barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging.
Code 93 encodes numerical input, as well as capital letters and some special characters. It used by Canada Post for additional delivery information.
GS1 Databar or Databar-14 normally encodes 14 digits, including a check-digit. It is widely used in retail for recording additional information, such as product weight or expiry date.
GS1 Databar Limited is smaller in size than Databar-14 and is used for identification of small items.
GS1 Databar Expanded is suitable for encoding several pieces of additional information on products in retail. It needs to be printed in sufficient size in order to be decoded easily.
UPC-A Code contains 12 digits and is primarily used in retail and wholesale. It encodes the producer and the individual article number.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maxicode consists of hexagonal modules with a spiral Finder pattern in the middle. It is primarily used by parcel services (UPS).
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.
Code 128 is a universal Barcode with excellent data density. It is used, for example, in shipping and packaging.
ISBN is used internationally for identification of books and other printed material. It encodes the country of origin, the publisher and the title of the book.
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.
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.
Databar Stacked is composed of two rows of barcodes placed vertically. It is used on smaller products and also on stickers for fresh goods.
Databar Stacked Omnidirectional Code is similar to Databar Stacked. The only difference is that it can be scanned in multiple directions and therefore is often used at Point of Sale.
ITF-14, also called SCC-14 is used to mark shipping containers. It is also placed on cartons and pallets and signifies the type of products transported.
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.
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.
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