A barcode is an optical, machine-readable, representation of data. There are different types of barcodes which are used in different contexts. EAN or UPC codes are printed on most items in stores. Code128 codes are used extensively in the shipping and packaging industries. QR codes have greater storage capacity and...

PDF417 is a stacked linear barcode format used in a variety of applications such as transport, identification cards, and inventory management.1 We can find it on a boarding pass, driver’s license, patient wristband, etc. PDF417 on a US driver’s license: A PDF417 has five parts: start pattern, left row indicator,...

Looking for the best Data Matrix SDKs for your application, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s learn about what is Data Matrix and do a benchmark to find out which SDK is the best. Data Matrix is a type of two-dimensional code. It is often used to mark small...

Introduction Accuracy is a key metric of barcode reading SDKs. Given an image, a barcode engine should correctly detect whether one or more barcodes exist. If barcodes exist, the percentage of correct values returned dictates the accuracy.   As a software developer, choosing a barcode engine that has the best speed,...

QR Code is widely used in our everyday life. As a two-dimensional barcode, it can store more data than 1D barcodes. It can be captured using a camera and then be decoded using image processing methods. Reading QR codes in the real world is a challenging job. For example, the...