Barcode.com offers a way for users to create their own free 1D or 2D barcode.

Click on this handy link to create your own 1D barcode. 1D is the traditional style bar code which includes UPC codes.

Example of a 1D barcode

Or, click on this link to create your own 2D barcode. If you are creating a 2D barcode, we recommend using QR formatting.  It is more widely supported, particularly on mobile phones. After you create your 2D barcode, try scanning it with your phone. It's soooo cool.    Here is a 2D barcode, try scanning it and see what happens.

Need some software for your cell phone to read bar codes?   Well check out our list of links so you can get the right app for your type of phone!

YouTube Video's that illustrate how to make labels and bar codes:

1. Create a QR Code for business cards

2. QR Code for Signs and Flyers

3. Create a UPC Bar code

4. Make sheets of bar code labels

 

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