What is a 2d barcode generator

You probably know by now what a 2d barcode scanner is, how it works and how to properly use it. The question that immediately pops into ones mind is how do these 2d barcodes look like, have I ever seen one of these, are they just the regular barcodes you see on products in hypermarkets ? Not exactly- you see, 2d barcodes are a bit different than the regular barcodes you see on all products. Thus, they require more sophisticated techniques to be properly read and interpreted. The type of scanner that should be used when dealing with such barcodes is the 2d barcode scanner, obviously.

The 2d barcode scanner makes usage of two already available and widespread technologies: the imaging technology and the CCD technology (ccd stands for charge couple device) – the imaging technology is used in regular barcode scanners (also known as 1D barcodes), the ones you see in almost every shop, hypermarket or anything else similar. The CCD technology is commonly encountered in ccd barcode scanners and relies on a camera that records an image onto a CCD. If you’re interested in reading more about the CCD technology you should hit that previous link and read about CCD barcode scanners there.

2d barcode image

2d barcode image

The above image is how a 2d barcode looks like – a little bit different than the ones you see printed on products. You’re probably accustomed with barcodes simply being a picture of some lines (some thicker than others) and with some random numbers under them. 2d barcodes are just a thing of the future and are way more reliable than regular 1d barcodes.

Now, let’s move on to the more interesting part – and that is what exactly are 2d barcode generators.

What are 2d barcode generators ?

Studying the above image it’s easy to understand that 2d barcodes are a bit harder to generate and read, thus emerged the need for a 2d barcode generator. 2d barcode generators aren’t in any way different from 1d barcode generators – they basically provide the same service and that is to generate barcodes – they’re just using different techniques to do so. There are various techniques to generate 2d barcodes – or symbologies if you wish – some of the most known ones are:

These exact symbologies have been implemented using an array of specialized software solutions that have been implemented where they were needed. One thing you should remember is that 2d barcodes aren’t as widespread as 1d barcodes just yet but they’re on their way.

How do I create a 2d barcode ?

A quick search online reveals various online websites that allow you to generate 2d barcodes by supplying only a few parameters. An example of such a website is the page from Raco Industries which allows you to easily create 1D and 2D barcodes using the aforementioned symbologies and many more.