Here’s a brief description of each barcode type:
- UPC-A: A 12-digit barcode commonly used in retail, consisting of 10 data digits, a check digit, and a manufacturer code.
- UPC-E: A compressed version of UPC-A, using 6 digits, designed for smaller packages.
- UPC-2: An extension of UPC-A that adds a 2-digit code for additional information, typically used for newspapers or magazines.
- UPC-5: Similar to UPC-2, but adds a 5-digit code for supplemental information.
- EAN-13: A 13-digit international standard barcode used for retail, similar to UPC but includes a country code.
- EAN-8: An 8-digit barcode for small packages that require a shorter code than EAN-13.
- Interleaved 2 of 5: A numeric-only barcode that encodes pairs of digits and is often used in warehouse and distribution.
- Interleaved 2 of 5 Mod-10: A variant of Interleaved 2 of 5 that includes a modulo 10 check digit for error detection.
- Standard 2 of 5: A numeric-only barcode that encodes single digits, typically used in industrial applications.
- Standard 2 of 5 Mod-10: Standard 2 of 5 with a modulo 10 check digit for added error detection.
- Industrial 2 of 5: Similar to Standard 2 of 5 but used in industrial applications, supporting only even-numbered digits.
- Industrial 2 of 5 Mod-10: Industrial 2 of 5 with a modulo 10 check digit.
- Code 39: An alphanumeric barcode that can encode letters, numbers, and a limited set of special characters.
- Code 39 Extended: A version of Code 39 that allows for encoding additional characters through ASCII.
- Code 39 Mod-43: Adds a modulo 43 check digit to Code 39 for error detection.
- UPC Supplemental 2 Digit: A 2-digit code added to UPC-A for additional product information.
- POSTNET: A barcode used by the USPS for mail sorting, encoding ZIP codes.
- Bookland: A barcode format used for books, typically utilizing EAN-13.
- ISBN: A unique identifier for books, usually encoded as EAN-13 or UPC.
- JAN-13: Japanese Article Number, similar to EAN-13 but specifically for Japan.
- MSI Mod-10: A variation of the MSI barcode system that includes a modulo 10 check digit.
- MSI 2 Mod-10: A version of MSI with two characters and a modulo 10 check digit.
- MSI Mod-11: An MSI barcode with a modulo 11 check digit for error detection.
- MSI Mod 11 Mode-10: A hybrid of MSI using both modulo 11 and modulo 10 for check digits.
- Modified Plessey (MSI): A variation of the Plessey code designed for high-speed scanning, often used in retail.
- Code 11: A numeric barcode that supports the encoding of digits and a check digit.
- USD-8: A barcode used primarily for U.S. data, similar to EAN-8 but for specific applications.
- UCC-12: A 12-digit barcode used in the United States for product identification, closely related to UPC.
- UCC-13: A 13-digit barcode for U.S. products, also similar to EAN-13.
- Logmars: A barcode standard used for logistics and transport, allowing for tracking of items.
- Code 128: A high-density alphanumeric barcode that can encode all 128 ASCII characters.
- Code 128A: A subset of Code 128 for encoding only uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Code 128B: A subset of Code 128 that includes both upper and lower case letters.
- Code 128C: A compact version of Code 128 that encodes numeric pairs, improving efficiency.
- ITF-14: A 14-digit barcode used for packaging, often for shipping containers, primarily numeric.
- Code 93: A high-density barcode similar to Code 39 but with improved efficiency and error detection.
- Telepen: A barcode format that encodes alphanumeric characters, commonly used in telecommunications.
- FIM: A barcode format used by postal services to indicate pre-sorted mail, typically found on envelopes.
- Pharmacode: A linear barcode used in the pharmaceutical industry for packaging and labeling.
