Introducing IronBarcode - The Essential Library for Barcode & QR Code Operations in C#

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IronBarcode by Iron Software is a comprehensive tool designed for .NET Developers enabling easy integration of barcode and QR code functionalities into their applications. This library simplifies the process, often requiring just a single line of code to either read or generate barcodes.

Highlights of IronBarcode include:

• Efficient recognition of multiple Barcodes and QR Codes from various image sources or PDF files.
• Advanced image processing to correct issues related to skew, orientation, noise, and more.
• Facilitates the creation of barcodes which can then be added to images or PDFs.
• Allows embedding of barcodes into HTML.
• Provides extensive customization options for barcode styling and text addition.
• Enhanced QR Code Creation that supports custom logos, colors, and precise alignment.

Supported environments of IronBarcode:

• .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, Core 2x & 3x, Standard 2, and .NET Framework 4x
• Platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux, Docker, Azure, and AWS

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Getting Started with IronBarcode

To install the IronBarcode NuGet package and begin integrating barcode capabilities in your applications, execute:

PM> Install-Package BarCode

Once the package is installed, add using IronBarCode; to the top of your C# file. Below is an example demonstrating basic barcode generation, reading, and saving functionalities:

using IronBarCode;

// Create a barcode with ease:
var myBarcode = BarcodeWriter.CreateBarcode("12345", BarcodeWriterEncoding.EAN8);

// Reading a barcode from a file or PDF is straightforward with IronBarcode:
var resultFromFile = BarcodeReader.Read(@"file/barcode.png");
var resultFromPdf = BarcodeReader.ReadPdf(@"file/mydocument.pdf");

// Easily adjust size and save the created barcode:
myBarcode.ResizeTo(400, 100);
myBarcode.SaveAsImage("myBarcodeResized.jpeg");

Comprehensive Features Overview

IronBarcode supports a wide variety of barcode and QR standards such as Code 39/93/128, UPC A/E, EAN 8/13, and many more. Its reading engine is robust, equipped with features to manage imperfect scans efficiently. This includes a multithreading capability for fast, accurate multi-page document processing.

The writing API provides error-checking mechanisms to prevent encoding mistakes and allows detailed customizations such as resizing, adding borders, and incorporating text annotations.

Supported Barcode Standards:

• QR & 2D Matrix: QR (Styled QRs included), Aztec, Data Matrix, MaxiCode (Read only), USPS IM Barcode (Read only)
• Modern Linear Barcodes: Code 39, Code 128, PDF417, RSS14 (Read only), RSS Expanded (Read only)
• Classic Linear Barcodes: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Codabar, ITF, MSI, Plessey (Write only)

Barcode Reading Capabilities:

• Reads from extensive image formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, SVG, BMP, and more
• Offers numerous image filters to enhance the reading process
• Adjust settings for accuracy and performance, including specifying crop regions

Barcode Writing Features:

• Output options include images, HTML, and PDFs
• Supports encoding of various data types: text, URLs, IDs, and binary data
• Customizable error handling with detailed messaging

Available Licensing & Support

For in-depth tutorials, coding examples, and more information, visit our IronSoftware Barcode Library.

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