Java Barcode EAN 13 Scanner Introduction
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Scanning and reading barcode EAN 13 from image file is a key feature in OnBarcode
Java Barcode Scanner SDK.
Java Barcode Reader is completely developed in Java SDK 1.4.2, and you can easy integrate the barcode reading feature in your Java project without any registration key, activation code.
Related barcode decoder library API
Decode QR Code in Java - Scan, Read QR Code barcode images using Java.
Install Java Barcode Reader to your Java project
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- Copy BarcodeReader.jar to your Java project library folder.
- Add BarcodeReader.jar to your Java classpath.
Reading & Scanning EAN 13 Barcodes in Java class
Top- tell BarcodeReader class where is the image file.
- here is the sample code:
- String[] datas = BarcodeReader.read(new File("C:/EAN13-Barcode-Image.gif"), BarcodeReader.EAN13);
- Pass your EAN 13 barcode image file, and barcode type to BarcodeReader, and it will return all EAN 13 barcode data in the image file.
Besides image file, you can also pass java.awt.Image or java.awt.image.RenderedImage object to the read method. - here is the sample code:
Common Asked Questions
What is the EAN-13 barcode?
EAN-13 is a 13-digit linear barcode, which contains 12-digit GS1 data message and 1 check digit. EAN is short for European Article Number,
and now it is renamed as GTIN (Global Trade Item Number). EAN 13 code will be used to uniquely identify retail products worldwide.
In Java class, you can use OnBarcode Java EAN-13 Reader library to scan and read EAN-13 barcode text from image files in Java web and desktop applications.
In Java class, you can use OnBarcode Java EAN-13 Reader library to scan and read EAN-13 barcode text from image files in Java web and desktop applications.
How to check if EAN-13 is valid?
In the EAN-13 barcode, the first 12-digit of the number identify the item ID, and the final digit is a "check digit".
Using Java Barcode Reader Library, the scanned and decoded EAN-13 data will be verified by the last check digit.
How to read EAN-13 barcode?
You can use a barcode scanner device or barcode reader software to read and extract EAN-13 numbers from images.
OnBarcode Java EAN-13 Reader library enables Java applications to scan and read EAN-13, UPC-A, QR Code and other 2d, linear barcode text from image files.
How to scan EAN code?
EAN barcode usually includes EAN-13, EAN-8 and 2-digit or 5-digit add-on. You can use EAN barcode software or scanners to capture, read and recognize EAN barcodes from images.
Java Barcode Reader library supports both EAN-13 and EAN-8 (with or without add-on symbols) reading in Java class, JSP and Servlet web applications.
