Easy Way To Read or Decode A Barcode and QR-Code Image


The web-based application that I want to highlight here is ZXing from Google Code, have you heard that before? First, let’s take a look on the interface.

Zxing interface

The ZXing’s interface is indeed very simple but do not underestimate its abilities :D

From the layout, you can either upload the image from your computer or from URL, then click "Submit Query" to decode or read your barcode or QR-Code images.

I have two examples here, one barcode image and the other is QR-code image.

Barcode Image
read barcode

URL : https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXmCpU6vxxYvNF97V3pGcerCY2rEEURamY-3nsOCbCXHzz5TpvTX5BgxbMkVg_t7dqnQRcAHqgosmZ2ANubN150Cq4tgg1k5LgGGsxCKvIQfA0RSbqEXKpPbscIH87ccMpHkoCOyX42bQ/s400/read+barcode.png

QR-Code Image

read QR-Code Image

URL : https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZT3RZvaZhqlLeZ6Gj1_XS7YxxgbZJwFL3MnXD3RPoRbEve2RKNKqUAmdtZJbAlwKEpzIZ3UbMrnpE-9buJNOMEB32jOfvCSCAQSu0HG1SEbZrFIs06w8uFT4cfJIupWbO80hHptXhJpo/s400/read+qr-code.png

Step 1 : copy and paste the image URL into the first box and then I
Step 2 : click "Submit Query" to decode.

Result for Barcode Image
Google barcode decode result

Result for QR-Code Image
Yahoo QR code decode result

You can also download the ZXing application in Google Codes

How Do I Create A Barcode and QR Code Image For Free?

Hello everyone, in this post I will cover a tips on how to create a barcode image without any software or machine. As a part of system checkout, barcode plays important roles in information system. The easy example of barcode implementation usually we can see barcode label on a product in supermarket. Within the barcode attached in a product lies some information about product id/name. The cashier will scan its barcode with a machine. When the product sold, computer will automatically update the database.

Actually you can also create barcode label for your own stuff. The process is very easy, there is no need to use a machine or a software to create a barcode. Here I will show you the method. We will use a site that provides barcode generator.

Free Online-Based Barcode Creator

Morovia
As far as I know, one of the best site that allow you to create barcode is Morovia. Not only for the traditional type of barcode but it also covered a tool to generate QR Code

free barcode maker
Morovia’s interface is very simple, choose whether you want to create barcode or QR-Code. Set the format, data, dimension, bar height, and rotation then click submit. The tool will process your need, and finally it will give you a barcode image.

QR code maker
For QR-code making, input data to encode; set the module width, version and error correction level. Then click submit!

Ok friends, that’s the quick post for today. Tomorrow, I will make a post on how to read a barcode and QR code, so stay tuned! Do you have your favorite tool to create a barcode? Then please share it on comment.