VB.NET Data Matrix Reader & Scanner SDK
Online tutorial for reading & scanning Data Matrix barcode images for C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET
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How to read, scan, decode Data Matrix images in VB.NET class, ASP.NET Web & Windows applications
- Scan Data Matrix
and
GS1 Data Matrix
barcode in VB.NET class, Console applications
- Read Data Matrix barcode in VB.NET ASP.NET web projects
- Read, decode Data Matrix images in Visual Studio VB.NET Windows Forms applications
- Easy and simple to integrate Data Matrix reader component (single dll file) into your VB.NET project
- Complete developed in C# 2005, for .net framework 2.0 and later version
- Detailed tutorials on read barcode in asp.net core c#,
read barcode in c# windows application
- Scanning, decoding Data Matrix from multiple image formats, like BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF formats
- Scanning, reading Data Matrix from multi-page TIFF documents
VB.NET Data Matrix Reader Introduction

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Scan, Read Data Matrix barcodes from images is one of the barcode reading functions in
.NET Barcode Reader SDK control. It is compatible for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET framework 2.0 and later version. VB.NET barcode scanner is a robust and mature .net barcode recognition component for VB.NET projects. You can easily scan and decode linear, 2d barcodes from image documents in your VB.NET class, console application, ASP.NET web projects, and VB.NET Windows software.
To help .net developers easiy integrate barcode reader control into your .net projects, we provide detailed online tutorial for
VB.NET Barcode Reader component supports scanning and reading 20+ linear, 2d barcodes, including
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Install VB.NET Barcode Reader Control to Your VB.NET Project

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- Copy OnBarcode.Barcode.BarcodeScanner.dll to your VB.NET project folder (do not copy dll file to your project bin folder).
- Add OnBarcode.BarcodeReader.dll to your VB.NET project reference.
Reading Data Matrix in VB.NET Class

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Call BarcodeScanner.Scan() method in your VB.NET class, and pass your barcode image file, and Data Matrix barcode type (BarcodeType.Data Matrix) as method parameters.
Dim barcodes() As string = BarcodeScanner.Scan("data-matrix-image.gif", BarcodeType.DataMatrix);
VB.NET Barcode Reading & Scanning Tutorials

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Barcode Reader Library for VB.NET - Barcode Image Scanning
Common Asked Questions
What is a data matrix code?
A data matrix code is a 2-dimensional code that is made of black and white cells that are usually arranged in a square pattern.
Using VB.NET barcode scanner library, you will quickly read, scan, and decode Data Matrix code from barcode image files in Visual Basic class, console app, Windows Forms, WPF applications.
What is the ISO standard for Data Matrix?
Data Matrix ISO specification is ISO/IEC 16022, and the latest standard version is ISO/IEC 16022:2024.
VB.NET Barcode Reader library will scan and recognize Data Matrix barcode codes from image files in VB.NET console and Windows applications using Visual Studio .NET IDE.
Can you scan a Data Matrix?
Yes. You can use your smartphone (iPhone or Android phone) installed app to scan and decode the Data Matrix code from images.
If you are a visual basic developer, you can use OnBarcode VB.NET barcode decoder library to build a Windows app to scan and recognize Data Matrix code from barcode images.
Can a Data Matrix be damaged?
Yes. a Data Matrix barcode can be damaged. Data Matrix (ECC200) is using the Reed-Solomon algorithm for error correction.
A ECC200 Data Matrix barcode image can still be decodable when upto 50% of the Data Matrix bar modules are damaged.
Using OnBarcode VB.NET Barcode Scanner library, you can easily scan and read Data Matrix text from a damaged Data Matrix barcode image in VB.NET app.
How to scan GS1 data information from Data Matrix?
Data Matrix barcode supports GS1 System. The Data Matrix with GS1 data encoded should follow the GS1 stanadard.
OnBarcode VB.NET Barcode Reader library supports scan and read GS1 data text from Data Matrix images in Visual Basic WPF, Windows Forms, Console projects.