JavaScript Barcode Scanner

Mobile Data Capture JavaScript Library

Enable Barcode Scanning on your website with the JavaScript Barcode Scanner

By integrating the Web Page Barcode Scanner, you empower your website to extract data from all standard 1D and 2D barcode types using our GDPR- and CCPA-compliant software components. Reliable & fast detection with recent smartphones, even from poor angles or under bad lighting conditions.

Decoding barcodes via a web page or web application has never been easier. A broad browser compatibility, 98.7% accurate barcode results, and direct access to the extracted data allow you to create a solution your users will love.

All common formats

User Guidance

Scan multiple codes

1-day integration

Fast & reliable

Key Requirements

Mobile Platform

Web Browsers with WebAssembly support
Android 5.0+: Chrome, Firefox, Edge
iOS 11.0+: Safari (Chrome and Firefox as of iOS 14.4)

For more details about WebAssembly support please refer here.

Devices

Rear-facing camera with autofocus (recommended)
Front-facing camera with autofocus‍

Development Tool

Any JavaScript IDE
Works with all common frameworks, like Angular, React, as well as Vanilla (plain) JavaScript
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Specific Notes for iOS Development
Please note that Chrome and Firefox on iOS use iOS WebKit rendering engine, and camera access was not supported until iOS 14.4. This was a restriction by Apple.

Useful links

Barcode Scanner SDK

Getting Started

Documentation

Example Projects

Discover the range of barcodes we cover

PDF417

Royal Mail

PPN

NTIN

Swiss QR Code

Giro Code

QR Code

Aztec

Data Matrix

GS1-128

MSI Plessey

ITF

Codabar

Code 93

Code 39

Code 128

EAN

UPC

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I scan a barcode using JavaScript?

JavaScript-based scanning technology allows you to integrate a barcode scanner module into your website or web application to scan barcodes with any mobile device that includes a rear camera.

How do I integrate a barcode scanner into a web app ?

Scanner SDKs allow fast and simple integration of Barcode Scanning capabilities into any website or web app. They include all necessary tools, a detailed documentation and scanning features that guarantee flawless results.

From which browsers can I scan barcodes?

You can practically scan barcodes from any browser. The Scanbot SDK currently supports scanning on any browser with WebAssembly support. For Android, these are: Chrome, Firefox & Edge, for iOS: Safari (Chrome and Firefox as of iOS 14.4).