DevExpress Barcode Generation API for .NET

DevExpress Barcode Generation API helps you generate high-quality 1D and 2D barcodes in .NET applications that target various operating systems or cloud platforms.

Cross-Platform Barcode Generation

DevExpress Barcode Generation API is compatible with the following operating systems and platforms:

• Windows, Linux, macOS
• .NET 8/9/10, .NET Framework 4.6.2+
• Azure, AWS, Docker

Supported Symbologies

• 1D Barcodes: Codabar, Code 11 (USD-8), Code 128, Code 39 (USD-3), Code 39 Extended, Code 93, Code 93 Extended, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN-128 (UCC), Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI - Plessey, PostNet, SSCC-18, UPC Supplemental 2, UPC Supplemental 5, UPC-A, UPC-E0, UPC-E1, GS1 DataBar, UPC Shipping Container Symbol (ITF-14)
• 2D Barcodes: Aztec Code, Data Matrix (ECC200), EPC QR Code, Micro QR Code, GS1 - Data Matrix, Intelligent Mail, PDF417, QR Code, GS1 - QR Code

Barcode Output Formats

• Image Formats: BMP, PNG, JPG, EMF, SVG
• PDF
• Print Output

Key Features

• Barcode Types (Symbologies): Generate popular 1D (EAN, UPC, Code 128) and 2D (QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, Aztec) barcode types.
• Custom Styling & Layout: Configure module size, add text, modify colors, and adjust other visual settings.
• High-Fidelity Output: Export barcodes to PNG, JPEG, SVG, or PDF with print-ready quality.
• Add Barcode to Documents: Insert barcodes directly into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents using DevExpress Document Processing APIs.

Examples

Example 1: Create a QR Code and Save It to PNG

dotnet add package DevExpress.Docs.Barcode

using System.IO;
using DevExpress.Docs.Barcode;
using DevExpress.Drawing;

var qrOptions = new QRCodeOptions();
qrOptions.Dpi = 96;
qrOptions.ModuleSize = 2f;
qrOptions.ShowText = false;
qrOptions.CompactionMode = QRCodeCompactionMode.Byte;
qrOptions.ErrorCorrectionLevel = QRCodeErrorCorrectionLevel.Q;

using var output = new FileStream("BarCodeImage.png", FileMode.Create, FileAccess.Write);
using var generator = new BarcodeGenerator(qrOptions);
generator.Export("https://www.devexpress.com", output, DXImageFormat.Png);

Evaluation Period, Pricing Options, and Licensing Terms

Whether using a 30-day evaluation version or a registered product, you must register your DevExpress.com license key on your machine. To obtain your license key, log in to the DevExpress Download Manager. Use your existing DevExpress.com account or create a new account for free. For detailed instructions, see License Key for DevExpress Products.

Once you have obtained and registered your license key, simply install this package to start a 30-day evaluation period.

To continue using DevExpress products after your trial period ends, purchase a license. This package is included in the following commercial subscriptions:

• DevExpress Office File API
• DevExpress Universal

See DevExpress Subscriptions & Licensing for subscription comparison tables, purchasing FAQ, and licensing information.

After you purchase a license, download and register your up-to-date DevExpress license key to remove licensing warnings and trial messages.

Related Components/Packages

DevExpress.Document.Processor - DevExpress Document Processing APIs for Word, Excel, and PDF documents.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Document.Processor

DevExpress.Docs.Pdf - New DevExpress Document Processing APIs for advanced PDF generation and editing scenarios.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Docs.Pdf

DevExpress.Docs.Presentation - DevExpress Document Processing APIs for PowerPoint presentations.

dotnet add package DevExpress.Docs.Presentation

DevExpress.AIIntegration.Docs - AI-powered Extensions for DevExpress Document Processing APIs.

dotnet add package DevExpress.AIIntegration.Docs

Demos

• Office File API Demos

Documentation

• Documentation

Useful Online Resources

• www.devexpress.com
• DevExpress Support Center
• DevExpress Blogs