Barcode Reader API

Barcode Reader decodes 1D barcodes from an uploaded image or an image URL, including EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar. It returns the decoded value and the symbology. Paid plans add the GTIN, the barcode's orientation and corners, and every barcode found in the image.

The Barcode Reader API provides a simple, reliable way to integrate barcode reader functionality into your applications. Built for developers who need production-ready barcode reader capabilities without the complexity of building from scratch.

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Method Platform

Available on: JitPack

Quick Start

Using JavaScript

async function callBarcodeReaderAPI() {
    try {
        const requestBody = {
    "image": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zxing/zxing/master/core/src/test/resources/blackbox/ean13-1/2.png"
};

        const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/barcodereader', {
            method: 'POST',
            headers: {
                'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE',
                'Content-Type': 'application/json'
            },
            body: JSON.stringify(requestBody)
        });

        const data = await response.json();
        console.log(data);
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error:', error);
    }
}

callBarcodeReaderAPI();

Using cURL

curl -X POST "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/barcodereader" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE" \
  -F "image=@/path/to/your-file"
# Accepted formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .webp, .bmp (max 10MB)

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

📁 For more examples, see the examples folder

Installation

Choose your preferred programming language:

📦 NPM (JavaScript/Node.js)

npm install @apiverve/barcodereader

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🔷 NuGet (.NET/C#)

dotnet add package APIVerve.API.BarcodeReader

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🐍 Python (PyPI)

pip install apiverve-barcodereader

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💎 Ruby (RubyGems)

gem install apiverve_barcodereader

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🐘 PHP (Packagist)

composer require apiverve/barcodereader

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🎯 Dart (pub.dev)

dart pub add apiverve_barcodereader

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🤖 Android (JitPack)

implementation 'com.github.apiverve:barcodereader-api:1.0.0'

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🐹 Go

go get github.com/apiverve/barcodereader-api/go

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Why Use This API?

Feature	Benefit
Multi-language SDKs	Native packages for JavaScript, Python, C#, Go, and Android
Simple Integration	Single API key authentication, consistent response format
Production Ready	99.9% uptime SLA, served from 24 global regions
Comprehensive Docs	Full examples, OpenAPI spec, and dedicated support

Documentation

🏠 API Home: Barcode Reader API
📚 API Reference: docs.apiverve.com/ref/barcodereader
📖 OpenAPI Spec: openapi.yaml
💡 Examples: examples/

What Can You Build?

The Barcode Reader API is commonly used for:

Web Applications - Add barcode reader features to your frontend or backend
Mobile Apps - Native SDKs for Android development
Automation - Integrate with n8n, Zapier, or custom workflows
SaaS Products - Enhance your product with barcode reader capabilities
Data Pipelines - Process and analyze data at scale

API Reference

Authentication

All requests require an API key in the header:

x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE

Get your API key: https://apiverve.com

Response Format

Every APIVerve endpoint returns the same envelope — check status, then read data:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": { ... }
}

Example Response

A real response from the Barcode Reader API:

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "text": "8480010092271",
    "format": "EAN-13",
    "isRetail": true,
    "gtin": "8480010092271",
    "orientation": 0,
    "position": {
      "topLeft": {
        "x": 565,
        "y": 366
      },
      "topRight": {
        "x": 1132,
        "y": 366
      },
      "bottomRight": {
        "x": 1145,
        "y": 734
      },
      "bottomLeft": {
        "x": 558,
        "y": 734
      }
    },
    "barcodeCount": 1,
    "barcodes": [
      {
        "text": "8480010092271",
        "format": "EAN-13",
        "gtin": "8480010092271",
        "orientation": 0,
        "position": {
          "topLeft": {
            "x": 565,
            "y": 366
          },
          "topRight": {
            "x": 1132,
            "y": 366
          },
          "bottomRight": {
            "x": 1145,
            "y": 734
          },
          "bottomLeft": {
            "x": 558,
            "y": 734
          }
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Support & Community

🏠 API Home: Barcode Reader API
💬 Support: https://apiverve.com/contact
🐛 Issues: GitHub Issues
📖 Documentation: https://docs.apiverve.com
🌐 Website: https://apiverve.com

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

Security

For security concerns, please review our Security Policy.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Built with ❤️ by APIVerve

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