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Barcode to text
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All processing for this tool happens in your browser. Your input is not sent to a server.
About this tool
Choose an image and an available barcode format for local detection; each result shows its format and value and can be copied or downloaded.
Common uses
- Extract a barcode number from a label or screenshot.
- Check the text encoded in a barcode image by requesting a specific format.
How to use it
- 1.Choose a local barcode image and the format to detect.
- 2.Wait for the image to load, then start detection.
- 3.Copy the results or download a text file containing formats and values.
Limits and notes
- The browser must provide the requested BarcodeDetector format; each image is limited to 20 MB, an 8,192-pixel longest edge, and 40 million pixels, and low-resolution images may produce no result.
Frequently asked questions
Which barcodes can it read?
The tool can request Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN, ITF, UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417, and Aztec; actual availability depends on the browser.
Are detection results sent to a server?
No. The image and detection run in the browser; results appear on the page or are downloaded only when you choose to do so.