# Barcode Generator — EAN, UPC & Code128 (`hipersoft/barcode-generator`) Actor

Generate retail and logistics barcodes (EAN-13, UPC-A, Code128, ITF-14, Code39 and more) as PNG or SVG with checksum validation. One barcode image per value for labels and inventory.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hipersoft/barcode-generator.md
- **Developed by:** [hiper soft](https://apify.com/hipersoft) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.0015 / barcode generated

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.
The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
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- **Any other language** — the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md).

For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt).

# README

## Barcode Generator — EAN, UPC, Code128 & More

**Generate retail and logistics barcodes in bulk** — EAN-13, UPC-A, Code128, ITF-14, Code39, QR, Data Matrix and more — as **PNG or SVG** with checksum validation and human-readable text. One barcode image per value, ready for labels and inventory.

### What it does

- Supports **12+ symbologies** (Code128, EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, ITF-14, Code39/93, Codabar, QR, Data Matrix, PDF417).
- **PNG or SVG** output, adjustable **scale** and **bar height**.
- **Validates** the value for the chosen symbology (checksum/length) and flags invalid ones.
- Optional human-readable text under the bars.

### Use cases

- **Retail & e-commerce** — generate product barcodes per SKU.
- **Warehouse & logistics** — carton/pallet labels (ITF-14, Code128).
- **Asset tracking** — Code39/Data-Matrix tags in bulk.

### Input

```json
{ "values": ["5901234123457", "012345678905"], "symbology": "ean13", "format": "png", "scale": 3, "height": 12, "includeText": true }
```

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `values` | array | Codes/numbers to encode — one image per entry. |
| `symbology` | string | Barcode type (Code128, EAN-13, UPC-A, ITF-14…). |
| `format` | string | `png` or `svg`. |
| `scale` | integer | Pixel scale factor. |
| `height` | integer | Bar height (mm). |
| `includeText` | boolean | Print the value under the barcode. |

### Output

```json
{ "value": "5901234123457", "symbology": "ean13", "valid": true, "imageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/.../records/barcode-0001.png" }
```

#### Output schema

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `value` | string | The encoded value. |
| `symbology` | string | The barcode type used. |
| `valid` | boolean | Whether the value was valid for that symbology. |
| `imageUrl` | string (URL) | Link to the barcode image in your key-value store. |

### FAQ

**Why is a value marked invalid?** EAN/UPC require an exact digit count and a correct checksum — those are flagged rather than producing a wrong barcode.

**Can I automate it?** Yes — via [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations) and the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2).

### Notes

Original clean-room implementation.

# Actor input Schema

## `values` (type: `array`):

The codes/numbers to turn into barcodes — one barcode image per entry.

## `symbology` (type: `string`):

Barcode symbology. EAN/UPC require the exact digit count and a valid checksum.

## `format` (type: `string`):

Image format for the barcodes.

## `scale` (type: `integer`):

Pixel scale factor (higher = larger/sharper).

## `height` (type: `integer`):

Bar height in millimeters.

## `includeText` (type: `boolean`):

Print the value under the barcode.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "values": [
    "ABC-123",
    "0123456789012"
  ],
  "symbology": "code128",
  "format": "png",
  "scale": 3,
  "height": 12,
  "includeText": true
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

The results as dataset items.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "values": [
        "5901234123457",
        "012345678905"
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hipersoft/barcode-generator").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "values": [
        "5901234123457",
        "012345678905",
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hipersoft/barcode-generator").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "values": [
    "5901234123457",
    "012345678905"
  ]
}' |
apify call hipersoft/barcode-generator --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,hipersoft/barcode-generator"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/YYlGOHuBsr7nGmJ9D/builds/wWp1VZTz4z53fF4o3/openapi.json