A barcode symbology is the name for a type of barcode

Most people are familiar with the UPC or EAN barcodes found on product packaging, and QR codes. However, there are over 30 different barcode symbologies with different opportunities and limitations.

One-dimensional (or 1D) barcodes encode data by changing the widths and spacings of parallel lines. Two-dimensional (or 2D) barcodes represent data on both the horizontal and vertical axes. They can represent more data per unit area. It’s important to choose the right barcode for your use case.

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ArUco

Used mainly for camera pose estimation in augmented reality and robotics, developed at the University of Cordoba.

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Symbology Aztec Code

Aztec Code

Used to label boarding tickets by the transportation industry.

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Symbology Codabar

Codabar

Used by logistics and healthcare professionals around the world.

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Symbology Code 11

Code 11

Primarily used for labelling telecommunication equipment.

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Symbology - Code 128

Code 128

High-density code used for ordering and distribution.

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Code 25

Code 25

Legacy numerical barcode format with a low data density.

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Symbology Code 32 Italian Pharmacode

CODE 32 Italian Pharmacode

Used to identify pharmaceutical products in Italy.

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Symbology Code 39

Code 39

Used to label goods across many industries.

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Symbology Code 93

Code 93

Secure barcode used in logistics to track and identify packages.

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Symbology Data Matrix

Data Matrix

Used to label small items, goods, and documents.

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Symbology DotCode

DotCode

Used in Direct Part Marking (DPM) applications.

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Symbology EAN code

EAN Code

Used to label consumer goods worldwide.

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Symbology GS1 Composite Code C

GS1 Composite Codes

Combinations of a linear (1D) barcode and a 2D code.

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Symbology GS1 Databar

GS1 Databar

Used globally by retail outlets for consumer coupons.

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IATA 2 of 5 symbology

IATA 2 of 5

Used by International Air Transport Association (IATA) for managing air cargo.

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Symbology ITF

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF)

Used to label packaging materials.

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Symbology KIX

KIX

Used for mail sorting by the postal service of The Netherlands.

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Symbology Matrix 2 of 5

Matrix 2 of 5

From the same family as Code 25 and IATA 2 of 5.

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Symbology Maxicode

Maxicode

Used for tracking and managing shipments of packages.

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Symbology Micro QR code

Micro QR Code

Used in applications that require a small symbol space.

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Symbology MicroPDF417

MICROPDF417

Space efficient version of PDF417 without start and end patterns.

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Symbology MSI

MSI Plessey

Used for inventory management in retail environments.

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Symbology PDF417

PDF417

Used in a variety of applications including inventory management.

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Posi LAPA 4 State Code

Posi LAPA 4 State Code

Postal code that uses the same symbol alphabet as RM4SCC.

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Symbology QR code

QR Code

Used globally for tracking, marketing and more.

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symbology rMQR

Rectangular Micro QR Code

Primarily used for equipment inventory in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

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Symbology RM4SCC

RM4SCC

Royal Mail 4-State Customer Code used by the Royal Mail for its Cleanmail service.

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Symbology UPC

UPC Code

Used to label retail goods around the world.

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UPU (Universal Postage Union) S18 4-State symbology

UPU (Universal Postage Union) S18 4-State

UPU 4-state is a variable-length and alphanumeric barcode.

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Symbology USPS Intelligent Mail

USPS Intelligent Mail

Used by U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mailstream.

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