Leadtools.Barcode Introduction

Summary

Detect, read, and write barcodes in images with LEADTOOLS Barcode technology.

LEADTOOLS Barcode Recognition SDK features a fast, highly accurate, and reliable barcode (software) engine that outperforms most hardware-supported barcode read products. Fast document scanners can maintain full speed while performing barcode recognition operations on-the-fly for document-indexing purposes.

Programmers can integrate this technology into their applications in just a few lines of code (for an example, refer to Barcode Tutorial). Use the toolkit to easily add barcode support for reading and writing over 100 different 1D and 2D barcode symbology types and sub-types. Supported Barcode Symbologies include UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, ITF (2 of 5), CodaBar, GS1 DataBar (formerly RSS14), QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec.

For background and full details, see Barcode Technology.

For information about programming with LEADTOOLS Barcode, refer to the See Also section below.

LEADTOOLS Barcode technology is included in the Barcode Pro, Pro Suite, Document, and Medical toolkits.

Key Features of LEADTOOLS Barcode Technology

• Fast, accurate, and reliable barcode detection, reading, and writing for use in any application or environment
  • Large volume document batch processing
  • Single and multipage documents
  • Tablet and mobile devices
  • Web and Cloud applications
• Read barcodes of any quality at any orientation
• Industry-leading support of more than 100 1D and 2D barcode types (including sub-types)
• Utilize camera preview on phone and tablets, for real-time barcode recognition and processing
• Multithreaded support for running barcodes in high-performance, server-based applications
• Supports color and bitonal (black and white) images
• Easy-to-integrate into any application with only a few lines of code
• Error-Correcting Codes (ECC) provide enhanced accuracy in low-quality images
• Return recognized barcodes with 100% confidence
• Comprehensive reporting of the recognized barcode
  • Data
  • Type
  • Subtype
  • Location
  • Orientation
  • Group
• Automated image cleanup
  • Deskew
  • Undither
  • Omnidirectional noise removal
• Fully configurable recognition engine
  • Select which barcode types to search for
  • Foreground and background color
  • Granularity
  • Orientation and rotation angle
  • Full page or region of interest
• Integrates seamlessly with the LEADTOOLS Forms Recognition and Processing toolkit

Supported Environments

Cloud Services

Does your application require document recognition or conversion, but its implementation language is preventing you from using LEADTOOLS directly? Consider using the LEADTOOLS Cloud Services Web API instead. It is a high-powered and scalable Web API. Its hassle-free interface can be used to integrate advanced OCR, barcode, MICR, and document conversion into any application.

See Also

Reference

Getting Started (Guide to Example Programs)

Programming with LEADTOOLS Barcode Functions

Supported Barcode Symbologies

Tutorial: Reading Barcodes

Unlocking Barcode Support

Unlocking Special LEAD Features

Leadtools.Barcode Assembly

Version History

Leadtools.Barcode Assembly Changes