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Barcode Types Comparison
Compare different barcode types and their uses.
Different barcode types serve different purposes. Here's a comparison.
1D Barcodes
UPC-A
- 12 digits
- Retail products (US/Canada)
EAN-13
- 13 digits
- International retail
Code 128
- Variable length
- Shipping, inventory
Code 39
- Alphanumeric
- Industrial use
2D Barcodes
QR Code
- High capacity
- Mobile-friendly
- Error correction
Data Matrix
- Small size
- Industrial marking
Comparison Table
| Type | Capacity | Use Case | |------|----------|----------| | UPC | 12 digits | Retail | | QR | 4296 chars | Marketing | | Code 128 | Variable | Logistics | | Data Matrix | 2335 chars | Manufacturing |
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