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Read any barcode online — UPC, EAN, GTIN, QR and GS1

Scan with your camera, upload an image, or paste a code. ReadBarcode.com decodes, validates and looks up barcodes in your browser — free, with no signup and nothing installed.

All your barcode tools in one place

Purpose-built utilities for every step of a barcode workflow.

Instant results

Decoding runs locally in your browser when possible — no waiting on uploads.

Private by default

Images and codes stay on your device. We don't store what you scan.

Works on mobile

Use the camera on your phone or tablet — no app install needed.

Generators

Create barcodes and QR codes in your browser

Generate retail-ready 1D barcodes or fully customizable QR codes — no signup, no watermark. Download as PNG or SVG.

How ReadBarcode works

Every tool follows the same three steps — so once you learn one, you know them all.

  1. 1

    Pick a tool

    Choose the scanner, image reader, lookup or validator that fits your task.

  2. 2

    Scan, upload or paste

    Use your camera, drop an image, or paste a barcode number — whatever's fastest.

  3. 3

    Get a clean result

    See the decoded value, detected format and validation status. Copy or export in one click.

Who uses ReadBarcode

Built for anyone who has to read, check or move barcoded items — not just developers.

E‑commerce sellers

Confirm GTINs before listing on Amazon, eBay or Shopify and avoid suppressed listings.

Validate a GTIN

Retail & warehouse teams

Scan inbound stock with a phone — no scanner gun, no app install.

Try inventory scanner

Developers

Decode samples, debug GS1 Digital Link URLs and check digit algorithms in seconds.

Decode GS1 Digital Link

Researchers & librarians

Read ISBNs from book covers and validate them before adding to catalogs.

Read an ISBN

Small businesses

Run a small stock list from your browser — no SaaS subscription required.

Open inventory tool

Anyone with a barcode

Stuck with a label you can't read? Snap it and let the reader do the work.

Read from image

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about reading, validating and decoding barcodes online.

Ready to read your first barcode?

Jump straight into the camera scanner or upload an image — no signup needed.