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Read any barcode online — UPC, EAN, GTIN, QR and GS1

Scan with your camera, upload an image, or paste a code. ReadBarcode.com decodes, validates and looks up barcodes in your browser — free, with no signup and nothing installed.

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Validate a GTIN·Decode GS1 Digital Link·Read a QR code

All your barcode tools in one place

Purpose-built utilities for every step of a barcode workflow.

Camera Barcode Scanner

Scan with your phone or webcam and decode any 1D or 2D barcode instantly.

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Read Barcode From Image

Drop a photo or screenshot — we'll extract the barcode value in seconds.

Upload image

QR Code Reader

Decode QR codes safely — URLs, Wi‑Fi credentials, text and contacts.

Open QR reader

UPC, EAN & ISBN Lookup

Validate retail and book barcodes with proper check‑digit checks.

Look up a code

GTIN Validator & Check Digit

Verify GTIN‑8/12/13/14 numbers and calculate missing check digits.

Validate GTIN

GS1 Digital Link Tools

Parse GS1 Digital Link URLs into GTIN, lot, serial and expiry fields.

Decode GS1
Instant results

Decoding runs locally in your browser when possible — no waiting on uploads.

Private by default

Images and codes stay on your device. We don't store what you scan.

Works on mobile

Use the camera on your phone or tablet — no app install needed.

Generators

Create barcodes and QR codes in your browser

Generate retail-ready 1D barcodes or fully customizable QR codes — no signup, no watermark. Download as PNG or SVG.

Barcode Generator

Generate UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, ITF-14 and Codabar with proper check digits.

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QR Code Generator

Build QR codes with custom error correction, size and foreground/background colors.

Open generator

Wi-Fi QR Code Generator

Turn your Wi-Fi network into a one-scan QR code — guests join without typing the password.

Open generator
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How ReadBarcode works

Every tool follows the same three steps — so once you learn one, you know them all.

  1. 1

    Pick a tool

    Choose the scanner, image reader, lookup or validator that fits your task.

  2. 2

    Scan, upload or paste

    Use your camera, drop an image, or paste a barcode number — whatever's fastest.

  3. 3

    Get a clean result

    See the decoded value, detected format and validation status. Copy or export in one click.

Who uses ReadBarcode

Built for anyone who has to read, check or move barcoded items — not just developers.

E‑commerce sellers

Confirm GTINs before listing on Amazon, eBay or Shopify and avoid suppressed listings.

Validate a GTIN

Retail & warehouse teams

Scan inbound stock with a phone — no scanner gun, no app install.

Try inventory scanner

Developers

Decode samples, debug GS1 Digital Link URLs and check digit algorithms in seconds.

Decode GS1 Digital Link

Researchers & librarians

Read ISBNs from book covers and validate them before adding to catalogs.

Read an ISBN

Small businesses

Run a small stock list from your browser — no SaaS subscription required.

Open inventory tool

Anyone with a barcode

Stuck with a label you can't read? Snap it and let the reader do the work.

Read from image

Supported barcode formats

ReadBarcode covers the symbologies real businesses use — across retail, logistics, publishing and healthcare.

UPC-A
UPC-E
EAN-8
EAN-13
GTIN-14
ISBN-10
ISBN-13
Code 128
Code 39
ITF
QR Code
Data Matrix
GS1 Digital Link
Read Barcode App
Free installable read barcode app — scan UPC, EAN, QR and Data Matrix offline.
Barcode & QR Readers
Hub for every ReadBarcode reader — barcode, QR, Data Matrix and ISBN.
Online Barcode Reader
Scan or upload a barcode and decode it instantly.
Read Barcode From Image
Upload a photo to extract the barcode value.
QR Code Reader
Decode QR codes from camera or image.
Data Matrix Reader
Decode 2D Data Matrix codes used in healthcare and logistics.
Barcode & QR Generators
Hub for every ReadBarcode generator — barcode, QR, Wi-Fi, vCard, Data Matrix and GS1 Digital Link.
Barcode Generator
Generate UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, ITF-14 and Codabar as PNG or SVG.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about reading, validating and decoding barcodes online.

Is ReadBarcode.com really free?
Yes. Every tool on ReadBarcode.com is free to use, with no signup required. Scanning and decoding run in your browser whenever possible, so we never see your images.
Which barcode formats are supported?
ReadBarcode supports the formats real retailers and logistics teams use: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, GTIN-14, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, QR Code, Data Matrix and GS1 Digital Link URLs.
Can I scan a barcode with my phone camera?
Yes. Open the Online Barcode Reader on your phone, allow camera access, and point it at the barcode. No app install is needed — it runs in the mobile browser.
Can I read a barcode from an image or screenshot?
Yes. Use Read Barcode From Image to upload a photo or screenshot. The decoder will try to extract the barcode value and tell you the detected format.
Does ReadBarcode look up product information?
ReadBarcode validates UPC, EAN, GTIN and ISBN codes locally. Product lookups depend on the data we can connect to and are clearly marked when available.
What is GS1 Digital Link?
GS1 Digital Link encodes a GTIN — plus optional batch, serial and expiry data — inside a web URL, usually inside a QR code or Data Matrix. Our GS1 Digital Link Decoder parses these URLs into structured fields.

Ready to read your first barcode?

Jump straight into the camera scanner or upload an image — no signup needed.

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