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What barcode types does the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK support?

The Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK supports a wide range of barcode symbologies, ensuring robust and versatile scanning for diverse applications. We categorize these supported types into 1D (linear), 2D (matrix), and specialized postal barcodes. 

1D Barcodes (Linear Barcodes) 

We support many common and specialized 1D barcode formats, including: 

  • EAN-13 & EAN-8
  • UPC-A & UPC-E
  • Code 128
  • Code 25 (Standard 2 of 5 and Code 25 Interleaved / ITF)
  • Code 39 & Code 32
  • Code 93
  • Code 11
  • Codabar
  • MSI Plessey
  • IATA 2 of 5
  • GS1 DataBar
  • Pharmacode

2D Barcodes 

Our SDK supports many 2D barcodes, known for their higher data capacity and error correction capabilities. 

  • QR Code
  • Aztec Code
  • PDF417
  • Data Matrix
  • GS1 DataBar Composite Code
  • MaxiCode
  • Royal Mail Mailmark 

Postal Symbologies 

For mail processing and tracking applications, our SDK supports various postal barcode types. 

  • USPS Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb)
  • RM4SCC
  • Australia Post 4-State Customer Code
  • Japan Post 4-State Customer Code
  • KIX

For a complete, platform-specific overview of all supported barcode types, please refer to our documentation.

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