The fastest, most reliable .NET barcode library. Generate professional-quality barcodes in milliseconds with SkiaSharp-powered rendering.
🚀 From zero to barcode in 3 lines of code • 📱 Cross-platform • ⚡ High-performance • 🎨 Fully customizable
using var barcode = new Barcode(opt => opt.Type = BarcodeTypes.Ean13);
string validated = barcode.Encode("123456789012");
barcode.Export("barcode.png"); // Done! 🎉👉 Complete Documentation - Comprehensive guides, API reference, and examples
- Getting Started Guide - Generate your first barcode in minutes
- API Reference - Complete class and method documentation
- Code Examples - Common usage patterns and scenarios
- Advanced Topics - Custom fonts, validation, and optimization
5 industry-standard formats for every use case:
| Type | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 🛒 Retail products, European standard | 1234567890128 |
| UPC-A | 🇺🇸 North American retail, grocery | 012345678905 |
| ISBN-13 | 📚 Books and publications | 9781234567897 |
| EAN-8 | 📦 Small packages, compact spaces | 12345670 |
| CODE-93 | 📋 Logistics, inventory management | ABC123 |
More formats coming soon: CODE-39, CODE-128 (see roadmap)
- <50ms generation time for typical barcodes
- Memory efficient with proper disposal patterns
- 200% performance regression protection via automated benchmarks
- Optimized for high-throughput scenarios
- Vector-based rendering with SkiaSharp
- Crisp output at any scale or DPI
- Professional formatting with automatic check digits
- Custom colors, fonts, and styling
- Fluent API with lambda configuration
- Comprehensive validation with helpful error messages
- Export templating with
{barcode},{format}placeholders - 80%+ test coverage for reliability
- 5 .NET frameworks supported (.NET Standard 2.0 to .NET 10.0)
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile)
- Multiple export formats (PNG, JPEG, WebP, and more)
- Zero external dependencies beyond SkiaSharp
Choose your preferred installation method:
Package Manager Console:
Install-Package TyKonKet.BarcodeGeneratorCLI Command:
dotnet add package TyKonKet.BarcodeGeneratorGet up and running in 30 seconds:
dotnet add package TyKonKet.BarcodeGeneratorusing SkiaSharp;
using TyKonKet.BarcodeGenerator;
// Simple barcode generation
using var barcode = new Barcode(options => {
options.Type = BarcodeTypes.Ean13;
options.Height = 50;
options.Scaling = 3;
});
string validatedCode = barcode.Encode("123456789012");
barcode.Export("my-barcode.png");// Advanced styling with custom colors and fonts
using var styledBarcode = new Barcode(options => {
options.Type = BarcodeTypes.Ean13;
options.ForegroundColor = SKColors.DarkBlue;
options.TextColor = SKColors.Red; // 🆕 Independent text color!
options.BackgroundColor = SKColors.LightGray;
options.UseTypeface("Arial", SKFontStyle.Bold);
options.Margins = 10;
});
string result = styledBarcode.Encode("123456789012");
styledBarcode.Export("styled-barcode.png", SKEncodedImageFormat.Png, 100);// Dynamic file naming with placeholders
barcode.Export("output/{barcode}_{quality}.{format}", SKEncodedImageFormat.Png, 95);
// Creates: output/1234567890128_95.png💡 Need more help? Check out our Getting Started Guide for step-by-step tutorials and examples.
Trusted by developers building:
- 🛒 E-commerce platforms - Product catalog barcodes
- 📦 Inventory systems - Asset tracking and management
- 🏪 POS applications - Retail checkout integration
- 📚 Library systems - ISBN barcode generation
- 🚚 Logistics software - Package tracking codes
- 📱 Mobile apps - QR alternatives for simple data
- 🖨️ Label printing - Batch barcode generation
The BarcodeOptions class provides extensive customization capabilities:
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Barcode encoding type (EAN-13, UPC-A, ISBN-13, EAN-8, CODE-93) | EAN-8 |
| Height | Height of barcode bars | 30 pixels |
| Scaling | Scale factor for the entire image | 5x |
| Margins | Spacing around the barcode | 2 pixels |
| Colors | Background, foreground, and text colors (independent control) | White/Black |
| Text Rendering | Show/hide text below barcode | Enabled |
| Font Options | Custom fonts, styles, and loading methods | System default |
📚 Detailed Configuration: See our BarcodeOptions API Reference for complete documentation.
BarcodeGenerator supports multiple .NET framework versions for maximum compatibility:
| Framework | Version | Target Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| .NET Standard 2.0 | 2.0+ | Core compatibility for most scenarios |
| .NET Framework | 4.6.2+ | Legacy Windows applications |
| .NET 6.0 | 6.0+ | Long-term support version |
| .NET 8.0 | 8.0+ | Latest stable version |
| .NET 10.0 | 10.0+ | Future-ready version |
- PolySharp Integration: The library now includes the
PolySharppackage to enhance compatibility. If you encounter any issues, please report them by opening an issue on our GitHub repository. For more details, visit the PolySharp GitHub repository.
- Framework Requirement: No longer supports .NET Standard 1.3 (requires .NET Standard 2.0+).
- API Changes: Redesigned for improved usability and customization.
- SkiaSharp Update: Updated to SkiaSharp 3.116.1 for better performance.
📖 Migration Guide: See our Getting Started documentation for updated API usage patterns.
- CODE-39 encoder - Automotive and defense industry standard
- CODE-128 encoder - High-density alphanumeric encoding
- QR Code support - 2D barcode generation
- Validation API - Standalone barcode validation without generation
- Batch processing - Generate multiple barcodes efficiently
- SVG export - Vector format support
- Custom symbologies - Plugin architecture for new formats
- Web API - RESTful barcode generation service
- Blazor components - Ready-to-use UI components
Have an idea? Start a discussion or vote on features!
- 🔄 Active development - Regular updates and improvements
- 🐛 Responsive support - Issues typically resolved within 48h
- 📈 Growing community - Join our discussions and contribute
- 🏆 Production ready - Used in commercial applications worldwide
We welcome contributions from the community! 🎉
👉 Full Contributing Guide - Complete guide to contributing with setup, workflows, and guidelines
Quick Start:
- 🐛 Found a bug? Report it here
- ✨ Have an idea? Start a discussion
- 🚀 Ready to code? Check out good first issues
Essential Checks:
- Run tests:
dotnet test --configuration Release - Check coverage:
./scripts/run-coverage.sh - Follow our Code of Conduct
Every contribution matters - from typo fixes to new features! ✨
This library is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
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