TL;DR

Open QR Code Reader & Generator → Creator → + → Create Barcode → select Code 128, PDF417, or Aztec. Or use our free online barcode generator for EAN-13, EAN-8, and UPC-A.

Step-by-Step: Generate 1D & 2D Barcodes on iPhone

  1. Open Creator → '+' → Create Barcode

    In QR Code Reader & Generator, open the Creator tab, tap the '+' button in the top-right corner, and choose 'Create Barcode'.

  2. Choose Code 128, PDF417, or Aztec

    Select your target barcode symbology at the top of the generator.

  3. Enter your payload and tune dimensions

    Type your alphanumeric text or digits, then adjust Output Width, Bar Height / Quiet Space (for Code 128), Data Columns / Rows / Correction Level (for PDF417), or Layers / Compact Style (for Aztec).

  4. Validate and export

    Save the barcode, tap '••• → Validate' to verify it decodes cleanly, and export via Share or Open In.

Can I also generate EAN-13, EAN-8, or UPC-A barcodes?

Yes! You can generate EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, and Code 128 right in your browser using our free Online Barcode Generator tool, and scan all 14+ 1D/2D formats in the iOS app.

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