# Generate barcodes in bulk as PNG and SVG files

**Use case:** 

Draws barcodes for the sample values and mixed items as PNG and SVG files, adds or verifies check digits, and scans every image back to confirm it reads. Swap in your own values and pick EAN-13, UPC-A, ISBN, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix, PDF417 or another type.

## Input

```json
{
  "values": [
    "590123412345",
    "4006381333931",
    "ORDER-10045"
  ],
  "type": "ean13",
  "items": [
    {
      "value": "SKU-778-A",
      "type": "code39"
    },
    {
      "value": "Batch 2026-10 line 4",
      "type": "datamatrix"
    }
  ],
  "outputFormats": [
    "png",
    "svg"
  ],
  "moduleWidth": 3,
  "showText": true,
  "foreground": "#000000",
  "background": "#FFFFFF",
  "dpi": 300,
  "code39Uppercase": true,
  "code39CheckDigit": false,
  "dataMatrixShape": "square"
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "index": {
    "label": "#",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "value": {
    "label": "Value",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "typeName": {
    "label": "Type",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "ok": {
    "label": "Generated",
    "format": "boolean"
  },
  "encodedValue": {
    "label": "Encoded",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "checkDigitStatus": {
    "label": "Check digit",
    "format": "text"
  },
  "verified": {
    "label": "Scans",
    "format": "boolean"
  },
  "pngUrl": {
    "label": "PNG",
    "format": "image"
  },
  "svgUrl": {
    "label": "SVG",
    "format": "link"
  },
  "error": {
    "label": "Error",
    "format": "text"
  }
}
```

## How it works

### 1. Sign up on Apify or log in

The Barcode Generator: EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more to PNG and SVG Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Generate barcodes in bulk as PNG and SVG files". [Sign up or log in](https://console.apify.com/create-task-from-example/hLAf2ugWjlgNQF59J) and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.

### 2. Start the "Generate barcodes in bulk as PNG and SVG files" task

The Barcode Generator: EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more to PNG and SVG Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like values, barcode type, and more, to match your specific use case.

### 3. Receive the "Generate barcodes in bulk as PNG and SVG files" output

Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as #, value, type, and more.

### 4. Integrate into your workflow

The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also [run the "Generate barcodes in bulk as PNG and SVG files" task via API](https://apify.com/examsens.ai/barcode-generator.md).

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Barcode Generator: EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more to PNG and SVG](https://apify.com/examsens.ai/barcode-generator.md) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/examsens.ai/barcode-generator.md) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.


## How to integrate an Actor?

This Task's input is already configured above. Use it as-is rather than inventing a new one.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For full API examples (JavaScript, Python, CLI, MCP, OpenAPI), see this Task's Actor page: https://apify.com/examsens.ai/barcode-generator.md

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).