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Barcode Scanner - Decode, Read, & Scan Barcodes
Our barcode scanner lets you scan barcodes in an instant. You can either upload a picture of the barcode or use your device’s camera to capture one for scanning. No matter what kind of barcode it is, our tool will scan the barcode and display its data.
You can easily scan barcodes on a screen, printed on packaging, or pasted on a flyer. As long as they are legible, they can be scanned.
You can also easily scan barcodes online on both mobile and desktop with our tool. That’s because it is web-based and therefore OS-independent. It also means that you don’t have to download or install this tool.
How To Scan a Barcode With Our Barcode Reader?
Our barcode reader is quite easy to use. There are two main methods of using it, the details of which are given below.
Method 1: Upload an Image of the Barcode
One of the ways to use our barcode reader is to upload an image of a barcode from your device’s local storage. Here is how you can do it:
- First of all, open our barcode scanner tool
- Click on the blue “Upload Barcode” button
- Select the file (image of barcode) that you want to upload
As soon as you upload the file, our tool will show the information encoded in the barcode.
Method 2: Scan With Device Camera
Our barcode scanner also allows you to scan barcodes using your device’s camera. To use this method, here is what you have to do:
- First, open the barcode reader tool
- Then, click on the option that says “Scan barcode.”
- Allow the “Camera” permission for your browser
- Once the permission is provided, use your camera to capture and decode barcodes.
As soon as the code is scanned, the data encoded in it will be provided.
*Make sure that the barcode is properly lined up inside the camera frame so that it can be scanned.
Who Can Use Our Barcode Scanner?
Barcodes are a common part of modern commerce, logistics, and inventory systems. Our online barcode scanner is designed for everyday use because it’s free, web-based, and requires no installation or setup.
Here are some of the people who can benefit from using our barcode scanner:
(i) Retail Staff and Shoppers
Barcodes are printed on virtually every retail product for identification and price tracking. Our barcode scanner is perfect for both retail employees who need to quickly check or verify products and customers who want to independently look up product details.
Because it's accessible from any device, you can scan product barcodes at home, in-store, or on the go without needing any special hardware.
(ii) Warehouse Operators and Inventory Managers
Managing inventory in warehouses often involves scanning large numbers of product barcodes. Our tool allows you to scan barcodes directly from a mobile device or upload barcode images taken from packaging or shipping labels.
(iii) Librarians and Archivists
Many libraries and archives still use barcodes like Codabar or Code 39 to catalog books and media. Our barcode scanner supports these formats and provides a simple way to look up or verify codes without needing specialized library software.
You can scan physical book labels or barcode images digitally and extract catalog information effortlessly.
(iv) General Users and Tech Enthusiasts
Whether you're a developer testing barcode generation, a student working on a project, or someone curious about what a barcode contains, our tool will be helpful to you. Just upload an image or use your camera to scan and view the embedded data immediately.
No extra device, no paid plans, and no downloads required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How to Scan Barcodes on a Desktop?
To scan barcodes on a desktop, simply open our online barcode scanner in your browser. You can either upload an image of the barcode from your local storage or allow camera access and scan the barcode using your webcam.
How to Scan Barcodes on Android?
On Android devices, open our barcode scanner tool in your mobile browser. Tap on the “Scan Barcode” button and grant camera permissions. You can then point your camera at the barcode to capture an image or upload a saved image from your gallery to scan it.
How Do Barcodes Work?
Barcodes work by encoding data in a visual pattern of lines and spaces that a barcode scanner can read. Each pattern represents specific numbers or characters. When scanned, the tool decodes this pattern and displays the embedded information instantly.
Can I Scan a Barcode Without an App?
Absolutely. Our barcode scanner works entirely online in your web browser. You don’t need to install any app. Just open the tool, upload a barcode image or use your camera, and you’re good to go.