No Prior Barcode Knowledge Required
All you need to know is what number you want to make into a barcode, it helps to know the code type, but this is not always essential as we can help you there.Simply e-mail us an example and we'll tell you what it is by return.

Fact: Some barcode software does not calculate check digits automatically for barcodes that require them, resulting in barcodes that do not scan.

Barcode X Automatic Check Digit Calculation
All Barcode types that require check digits, such as EAN 13 and ISBN 13 have the check digits automatically calculated and added to the barcode. This means you can never make a barcode with an incorrect check digit.

Automatic Check Digit Calculation
All Barcode types that require check digits, such as EAN 13 and ISBN 13 have the check digits automatically calculated and added to the barcode. This means you can never make a barcode with an incorrect check digit.

Full Size and Scale Controls
Barcode X can set sizes in %, inches, mm even SC values. It provides full control over height and bar width reduction in microns to allow for ink spread in all versions not as an additional add on, even Grip is supported for printing onto metal.

Scan Existing Barcodes To Create New Ones
With Barcode X you can use one of our barcode readers to scan a sample code and bring up the correct type and default settings in Barcode X.

Makes over 170 code types
Supports all the industry standard code types, so never be stuck to make a code. It also supports all the other types you may wish for, categories include codes for Medical, Industrial, Retail, Publishing and many others.

Colour Scan Warning
Barcode X has a unique scanability indicator when choosing a colour for your barcodes, to let you know whether it will scan when printed.

Full Colour Support Including Spot Colours
Barcode supports colour libraries and spot colours, even custom spot colours.

Save Custom Code Types
If you have modified the settings on a code type for a particular customer Barcode X can save these settings in a special menu for recall later.

Drop And Check
Drag and drop a barcode eps made with Barcode X onto the application icon to either make a new one or check the settings such as BWR, ideal in a repro environment where mistakes can be very costly.

Automatic GS1 128 Generation
Barcode X is the only software on the market that automatically makes GS1 128 (EAN-UCC 128) barcodes without a special editor, simply enter the code as it would appear underneath the barcode and click OK, the application id's are automatically interpreted and the correct format output in the barcode.

Barcode Reading Hardware Available

Barcode X can be purchased as a bundle complete with our own Phoenix II CCD barcode reader so you really do have everything you need to make and check your barcodes scan.

Retailer specific code types
Many code types have specific features related to specific industry sectors and retailers. We are the only people who support Marks & Spencer code types and are recognised by Marks & Spencer as an approved supplier. We also support many other retailers specific code types, for example, Next, Debenhams and Ikea. If you have a code type we don't do, ask us, most likely we'll add it.

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Click here for a PDF of some sample barcodes to download for testing purposes.

• Industry standard software.
• Used by thousands of companies worldwide.
• Over 20 years experience.
• Supporting the latest standards.
• Simple to use, but powerful.
• Comprehensive options.
• Full colour support, including spot colours.
• Colour scan warning for unscannable codes.
• Over 170 barcode types supported.
• Multiple export formats.
• Can export Illustrator EPS files as well as other formats.
• Easy inclusion in artwork.
• Accurate to .001 Micron.
• Full truncation, scale and BWR (to allow for ink spread).
• RSS (Databar), DataMatrix, ISBN 13, ISMN 13, SICI-SISAC support as well as over 120 other code types.
• Many Retailer Specific Barcode Types, IKEA, M&S, Peacocks and many more.
• The Only EPS software authorised by Marks & Spencer, Peacocks Stores and others.
• Custom code style save function.
• Drop a barcode eps onto barcode to check the settings or make another one.
• Save a fortune on printing.
• Reduce mistakes and errors.

System Requirements
Apple Mac: Mac OS 9 and OSX (including 10.4 and 10.5). Works on Intel and PPC based machines.
IBM Compatible PC Windows 98, Millenium, NT, XP, 2000, 2003, Vista