A Barcode Image API, takes a raw barcode value and converts it into a barcode image that can printed, added to labels, and scanned using a barcode scanner. The free barcode image API makes it easy to add the ability to generate barcodes to your applications using a single URL.
You can encode pretty much any data into a barcode, so there are many potential applications. Here are a few examples:
You can use the following steps to create a QR code:
Hello World
with the value you wish to encodeYou can use the following steps to create a Data Matrix barcode:
Hello
in the URL with the value you wish to encodeYou can use the following steps to create a Code 128 barcode:
Hello World
in the URL with the value you wish to encodeYou can generate the following barcode types by setting the type
query string parameter of the Barcode Image URL. If no type
is specified qr
is assumed:
Type | Description |
---|---|
qr |
QR code |
datamatrix |
Data Matrix |
upca |
Universal Product Code-A |
code39 |
Code 39 |
upce |
Universal Product Code-E |
ean8 |
European Article Number 8 |
ean13 |
European Article Number 13 |
code93 |
Code 93 |
code128 |
Code 128 |
interleaved2of5 |
Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) |
pdf417 |
Portable Data File 417 |
azteccode |
Aztec Code |
Note: some barcodes require a specific type of data. If you provide invalid data, the image returned will explain the issue, for example:
Returns
The Barcode Image API supports the following image types, which you can set using the format
query string parameter. If no format
is provided, svg
is assumed:
Format | Description |
---|---|
svg |
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) |
png |
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) |
Need another format? let us know โ hello@orcascan.com
Yes, add the text
query string parameter with the value you would like to be appear below the barcode. For example:
You can use the Orca Scan web app to convert a spreadsheet of barcodes into barcode images using the following steps:
You will then have a zip
file containing the barcode images.
No, Orca Scans goal is to simplify barcode tracking and make the technology available to all. Because of that, you donโt need to provide an API key. However, we do ask that you provide a link back to orcascan.com where possible ๐
As with everything at Orca Scan, our Barcode Image API will evolve based on your feedback. So if you have any issues, or need help, chat with us live or drop us an email hello@orcascan.com