Barcode information and resources

Introduction to common barcode types - or view our Barcodes Help system

Barcode samples test sheet (pdf format) for 1D Barcodes

Barcode specifications & Standards

American National Standards Institute
Automatic Identification Manufacturer's Association
Automotive Industry Action Group
British Standards Institution (BSI)
GS1 (formerly EAN International)
GS1 UK (formerly the e-Centre)
GS1 US (formerly UCC - Uniform Code Council)
Health Industry Barcode Standards
ISO - International Standards Organisation

Unusual barcode types

Some of the lesser know barcode types are actually related to common barcode types supported by our products. Visit our unusual barcode types page to see the work-arounds we have created for the types which have been brought to our attention.

Other resources

Sources of Printer drivers for a variety of printers

Barcode reading software