Barcode Generator

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Generate high quality barcode images. Supports QR Code, Datamatrix, Code 39, Code 128, PDF417 and many other barcode types.

Available Methods

[POST] /barcode/generate
[POST] /barcode/generate (qr code)
[POST] /barcode/generate (qr code with logo inside)
[POST] /barcode/generate (datauri as output)

[POST] /barcode/generate

type optional. Sets barcode type. QRCode is default. Available values: Code128, Code39, Postnet, UPCA, EAN8, ISBN, Codabar, I2of5, Code93, EAN13, JAN13, Bookland, UPCE, PDF417, PDF417Truncated, DataMatrix, QRCode, Aztec, Planet, EAN128, GS1_128, USPSSackLabel, USPSTrayLabel, DeutschePostIdentcode, DeutschePostLeitcode, Numly, PZN, OpticalProduct, SwissPostParcel, RoyalMail, DutchKix, SingaporePostalCode, EAN2, EAN5, EAN14, MacroPDF417, MicroPDF417, GS1_DataMatrix, Telepen, IntelligentMail, GS1_DataBar_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Truncated, GS1_DataBar_Stacked, GS1_DataBar_Stacked_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Limited, GS1_DataBar_Expanded, GS1_DataBar_Expanded_Stacked, MaxiCode, Plessey, MSI, ITF14, GTIN12, GTIN8, GTIN13, GTIN14.
name optional. File name for generated output. Must be a String.
expiration (optional). Output link expiration in minutes. Default is 60 (i.e. 60 minutes or 1 hour). After this delay generated output file(s) (if any) will be auto-removed from PDF.co temporary files storage. Max allowed expiration period depends on your current subscription plan. To store permanent input files (e.g. re-usable images, pdf, documents), please use PDF.co built-in Files Storage instead.
inline. optional. Set to true to generate datauri url instead of file.
decorationImage optional. works for QR Code only. Set this to the image that you want to be inserted logo inside QR Code barcode. To use your file please upload it first to the temporary storage, see Upload and Manage Files section below to learn how to do it.
profiles optional. Must be a String. Use this param to set additional configurtion for fine tuning and extra options. Explore PDF.co knowledgebase for profile examples.
Method: POST
URL: /v1/barcode/generate

Query parameters

No query parameters accepted.

Body payload

{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "async": false
}

Example responses

/barcode/generate

{
    "url": "https://pdf-temp-files.s3.amazonaws.com/9a87556a8b9e4f4eae60843e697250d4/barcode.png",
    "error": false,
    "status": 200,
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "remainingCredits": 60631
}

Code Snippet

CURL

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/barcode/generate' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-api-key: ' \
--data-raw '{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "async": false
}'

[POST] /barcode/generate (qr code)

type optional. Sets barcode type. QRCode is default. Available values: Code128, Code39, Postnet, UPCA, EAN8, ISBN, Codabar, I2of5, Code93, EAN13, JAN13, Bookland, UPCE, PDF417, PDF417Truncated, DataMatrix, QRCode, Aztec, Planet, EAN128, GS1_128, USPSSackLabel, USPSTrayLabel, DeutschePostIdentcode, DeutschePostLeitcode, Numly, PZN, OpticalProduct, SwissPostParcel, RoyalMail, DutchKix, SingaporePostalCode, EAN2, EAN5, EAN14, MacroPDF417, MicroPDF417, GS1_DataMatrix, Telepen, IntelligentMail, GS1_DataBar_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Truncated, GS1_DataBar_Stacked, GS1_DataBar_Stacked_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Limited, GS1_DataBar_Expanded, GS1_DataBar_Expanded_Stacked, MaxiCode, Plessey, MSI, ITF14, GTIN12, GTIN8, GTIN13, GTIN14.
name optional. File name for generated output. Must be a String.
expiration (optional). Output link expiration in minutes. Default is 60 (i.e. 60 minutes or 1 hour). After this delay generated output file(s) (if any) will be auto-removed from PDF.co temporary files storage. Max allowed expiration period depends on your current subscription plan. To store permanent input files (e.g. re-usable images, pdf, documents), please use PDF.co built-in Files Storage instead.
inline. optional. Set to true to generate datauri url instead of file.
decorationImage optional. works for QR Code only. Set this to the image that you want to be inserted logo inside QR Code barcode. To use your file please upload it first to the temporary storage, see Upload and Manage Files section below to learn how to do it.
profiles optional. Must be a String. Use this param to set additional configurtion for fine tuning and extra options. Explore PDF.co knowledgebase for profile examples.
Method: POST
URL: /v1/barcode/generate

Query parameters

No query parameters accepted.

Body payload

{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": false,
    "async": false
}

Example responses

/barcode/generate (qr code)

{
    "url": "https://pdf-temp-files.s3.amazonaws.com/72bc579b37844d9f9e63ce06de5196d8/barcode.png",
    "error": false,
    "status": 200,
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "duration": 380,
    "remainingCredits": 98725598,
    "credits": 7
}

Code Snippet

CURL

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/barcode/generate' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-api-key: ' \
--data-raw '{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": false,
    "async": false
}'

[POST] /barcode/generate (qr code with logo inside)

type optional. Sets barcode type. QRCode is default. Available values: Code128, Code39, Postnet, UPCA, EAN8, ISBN, Codabar, I2of5, Code93, EAN13, JAN13, Bookland, UPCE, PDF417, PDF417Truncated, DataMatrix, QRCode, Aztec, Planet, EAN128, GS1_128, USPSSackLabel, USPSTrayLabel, DeutschePostIdentcode, DeutschePostLeitcode, Numly, PZN, OpticalProduct, SwissPostParcel, RoyalMail, DutchKix, SingaporePostalCode, EAN2, EAN5, EAN14, MacroPDF417, MicroPDF417, GS1_DataMatrix, Telepen, IntelligentMail, GS1_DataBar_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Truncated, GS1_DataBar_Stacked, GS1_DataBar_Stacked_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Limited, GS1_DataBar_Expanded, GS1_DataBar_Expanded_Stacked, MaxiCode, Plessey, MSI, ITF14, GTIN12, GTIN8, GTIN13, GTIN14.
name optional. File name for generated output. Must be a String.
expiration (optional). Output link expiration in minutes. Default is 60 (i.e. 60 minutes or 1 hour). After this delay generated output file(s) (if any) will be auto-removed from PDF.co temporary files storage. Max allowed expiration period depends on your current subscription plan. To store permanent input files (e.g. re-usable images, pdf, documents), please use PDF.co built-in Files Storage instead.
inline. optional. Set to true to generate datauri url instead of file.
decorationImage optional. works for QR Code only. Set this to the image that you want to be inserted logo inside QR Code barcode. To use your file please upload it first to the temporary storage, see Upload and Manage Files section below to learn how to do it.
profiles optional. Must be a String. Use this param to set additional configurtion for fine tuning and extra options. Explore PDF.co knowledgebase for profile examples.
Method: POST
URL: /v1/barcode/generate

Query parameters

No query parameters accepted.

Body payload

{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": false,
    "async": false,
    "decorationImage": "https://bytescout-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/demo-files/cloud-api/barcode-generator/logo.png"
}

Example responses

/barcode/generate

{
    "url": "https://pdf-temp-files.s3.amazonaws.com/9a87556a8b9e4f4eae60843e697250d4/barcode.png",
    "error": false,
    "status": 200,
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "remainingCredits": 60631
}

Code Snippet

CURL

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/barcode/generate' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-api-key: ' \
--data-raw '{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": false,
    "async": false,
    "decorationImage": "https://bytescout-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/demo-files/cloud-api/barcode-generator/logo.png"
}'

[POST] /barcode/generate (datauri as output)

type optional. Sets barcode type. QRCode is default. Available values: Code128, Code39, Postnet, UPCA, EAN8, ISBN, Codabar, I2of5, Code93, EAN13, JAN13, Bookland, UPCE, PDF417, PDF417Truncated, DataMatrix, QRCode, Aztec, Planet, EAN128, GS1_128, USPSSackLabel, USPSTrayLabel, DeutschePostIdentcode, DeutschePostLeitcode, Numly, PZN, OpticalProduct, SwissPostParcel, RoyalMail, DutchKix, SingaporePostalCode, EAN2, EAN5, EAN14, MacroPDF417, MicroPDF417, GS1_DataMatrix, Telepen, IntelligentMail, GS1_DataBar_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Truncated, GS1_DataBar_Stacked, GS1_DataBar_Stacked_Omnidirectional, GS1_DataBar_Limited, GS1_DataBar_Expanded, GS1_DataBar_Expanded_Stacked, MaxiCode, Plessey, MSI, ITF14, GTIN12, GTIN8, GTIN13, GTIN14.
name optional. File name for generated output. Must be a String.
expiration (optional). Output link expiration in minutes. Default is 60 (i.e. 60 minutes or 1 hour). After this delay generated output file(s) (if any) will be auto-removed from PDF.co temporary files storage. Max allowed expiration period depends on your current subscription plan. To store permanent input files (e.g. re-usable images, pdf, documents), please use PDF.co built-in Files Storage instead.
inline. optional. Set to true to generate datauri url instead of file.
decorationImage optional. works for QR Code only. Set this to the image that you want to be inserted logo inside QR Code barcode. To use your file please upload it first to the temporary storage, see Upload and Manage Files section below to learn how to do it.
profiles optional. Must be a String. Use this param to set additional configurtion for fine tuning and extra options. Explore PDF.co knowledgebase for profile examples.
Method: POST
URL: /v1/barcode/generate

Query parameters

No query parameters accepted.

Body payload

{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": true,
    "async": false
}

Example responses

/barcode/generate (datauri as output)

{
    "url": "data:image/png;base64,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",
    "error": false,
    "status": 200,
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "duration": 298,
    "remainingCredits": 98725605,
    "credits": 7
}

Code Snippet

CURL

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/barcode/generate' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-api-key: ' \
--data-raw '{
    "name": "barcode.png",
    "value": "abcdef123456",
    "type": "QRCode",
    "inline": true,
    "async": false
}'