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IronBarcode - The C# Barcode & QR Code Library

IronBarcode is a C# library for reading and generating barcode in .NET applications

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IronBarcode is a versatile C# library that simplifies barcode processing, allowing .NET developers to read or write barcodes in just a single line of code. Effortlessly scan barcodes from images or PDFs, and generate dozens of barcode formats including QR, Code 128, and UPC.

Get Started in 3 Steps

1. Install the NuGet Package

PM> Install-Package BarCode

2. Create and Read Your First Barcode

using IronBarCode;

// Creating a barcode is as simple as:
var myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("1234567", BarcodeWriterEncoding.EAN8);

// After creating a barcode, we may choose to resize and save which is easily done with:
myBarcode.ResizeTo(400, 100);
myBarcode.SaveAsImage("myBarcodeResized.jpeg");

// Reading a barcode is easy with IronBarcode:
var resultFromFile = BarcodeReader.Read("myBarcodeResized.jpeg");

3. Explore More

Dive deeper with our extensive documentation and examples:

• Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to help you build your first Barcode application.

• Code Examples: Practical examples of executable code for common tasks.

• How-To Guides: Practical, goal-oriented instructions to solve specific problems.

• Demo: Demonstrating guides that showcase how IronBarcode works the way it does.

• API Reference: Detailed technical descriptions of the API and its components.

Key Features

• Read Barcode: Reliably scan and decode barcode from from images and PDFs, including those of poor quality.

• Generate Barcode: Create and customize barcode with full control over size, color, and text. Export your generated barcode to multiple formats, including images and PDF.

• Barcode Types: Comprehensive support for dozens of standard barcode formats including Code 39/128, QR Code, etc., for both reading and writing.

• Preprocessing: Improve barcode reading accuracy with a suite of image preprocessing filters including color correction and noise reduction.

• Supported Applications: Perfect for a wide range of applications including web apps and mobile apps.

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Compatibility

IronBarcode is built for modern .NET and supports a wide range of project types and operating systems.

• Platforms: .NET 10, .NET 9, .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, Core 2x & 3x, Standard 2

• Framework: .NET Framework 4.6.2 (and above)

• App Models: Console, Web, and Desktop Apps

• Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Debian, CentOS, Ubuntu), iOS, Android

• Cloud & Containerization Platforms: Azure, AWS, Docker

• IDEs: Microsoft Visual Studio or Jetbrains ReSharper & Rider

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License

IronBarcode is a commercially licensed product.

• Trial License: Get a free developer key to evaluate the full library with no commitment. Ideal for development and testing purposes. Start your trial HERE.

• Purchase a License: Unlock the library for use in commercial projects and get access to our full technical support. Purchase your license HERE.

Getting Help & Support

Have a question or running into an issue?

• Email Support: Reach out to our team directly at support@ironsoftware.com.

• Live Chat Support: https://ironsoftware.com/csharp/barcode/#helpscout-support

• Report a Bug: https://ironsoftware.com/ticket-submission/

• Community: https://ironsoftware.com/company/iron-slack-community/