While Flutter supports six plaforms — Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS and web — the official Flutter camera plugin is limited to just three: Android, iOS, and web. The development pace for the official plugin has been sluggish, with no clear roadmap for desktop support. As a result, creating a...

In the previous article, we implemented a Flutter barcode and QR code scanner for Android using Kotlin and CameraX. Since the Dart code is platform-independent, no changes are necessary. In this article, we will take steps to implement the native camera and barcode scanning logic for iOS using Swift, AVFoundation,...

Barcode scanning is an essential tool for modern inventory management. It improves accuracy, efficiency, real-time tracking, and cost savings, making it a critical component of any effective inventory management system. In this article, we will build a Flutter barcode scanner capable of simultaneously reading multiple 1D barcodes, QR codes, and...

When considering the creation of a Flutter barcode scanner application, your first thought might be to search for an existing Flutter plugin. One option is to combine the camera plugin with a barcode scanning plugin, or to utilize a barcode scanning plugin that includes a camera preview feature. However, the...

Dynamic Web TWAIN Service provides compatibility with all major document scanner protocols, including TWAIN, WIA, eSCL, SANE and ICA, across Windows, Linux and macOS platforms. Initially part of Dynamic Web TWAIN, it will soon offer its core scanning functionalities through a REST API in an upcoming release. This article guides...

Previously, I created a flutter_web_twain to assist developers in building web-based document scanning applications with Flutter and Dynamic Web TWAIN. In this article, I will demonstrate how to integrate Dynamic Web TWAIN into a Flutter Windows desktop application using Flutter Windows webview plugin. What you’ll build: A Flutter Windows desktop...