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Point the camera at a product, shelf, or carton barcode, or choose a photo. The number is read on this device and is not uploaded.
Fill the frame with one symbol and keep the quiet space at both ends inside the picture. Glossy labels need a slight angle so the light does not blow out the bars.
How to use this tool
- Allow the camera, or choose a straight photo.
- Hold the barcode level and still.
- Copy the number and check it against the printed digits.
Practical guidance
Fill the frame with one symbol and keep the quiet space at both ends inside the picture. Glossy labels need a slight angle so the light does not blow out the bars.
Checks before you use the output
Compare the decoded number with the digits printed under the bars. If they differ, the photo was cropped or the print is damaged.
Questions and answers
Which symbols does this read?
EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, and ITF.
Can it read a QR code?
Use the QR scanner or the 2D scanner for square symbols.
Is the photo uploaded?
No. Decoding runs in the browser.