Barcode Fonts

IDAutomation offers several ID and Barcode Fonts in several sizes and symbologies, with flexible licensing, including royalty-free and perpetual Developer Licenses. IDAutomation's fonts are mature, professional-grade products designed to create the highest quality symbols possible. For easy application integration, IDAutomation also provides over 30 font encoders, macros, and source code to automate the encoding process. All products may be downloaded immediately after the online order is approved. Refer to the Barcode FAQ if assistance is needed in choosing the type of barcode and the font to use.

Easy-to-Use Self-Checking Barcode Fonts

Self-checking fonts offer easy integration with many applications without the requirement of check digit calculations. Easy implementation is accomplished by appending an asterisk before and after the data encoded to create a complete barcode symbol, as demonstrated in the following Excel Barcode Example. Learn more from the Mastering Code 39 and Codabar Self-Checking Fonts Video.

  • Code 39 - An easy-to-use barcode type that encodes numbers, uppercase letters, and some special characters. It is also referred to as Code 3 of 9, Barcode/39, and LOGMARS.
    Code 39
  • Codabar - A numbers-only barcode type that is self-checking and easy to use. Because it is numbers only, it has a slightly higher density than Code 39.
    Codabar

1D Linear Barcode Fonts

IDAutomation offers over 30 font encoders, macros, and source code for easy integration. These font packages are supplied with examples for use in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Crystal Reports.

  • Code 128 & ITF Universal Barcode Font Advantage - A single font that supports many 1D linear barcode types, such as Code 128, Code 39, and ITF, on multiple operating systems and locales.
    Code 128
  • Code 128 - a compact barcode type that encodes numbers, letters, and ASCII 0-128. Supports Code-128 and GS1-128 (Formerly known as UCC/EAN-128), and ISBT-128. If cross-platform compatibility is required, use the Universal Font or the GS1-128 Font instead.
    Code 128
  • Code 128 for Mac - Cross-platform compatible that works with any font codepage in any country, including double-byte character sets.
    Code 128
  • GS1-128 - used to create GS1-128 barcodes with exact sizes to match the various GS1 specifications.
    GS1-128
  • GS1 DataBar - formerly known as RSS Symbology. Used to encode the GTIN and other GS1-related data, such as coupon codes.
    GS1 DataBar
  • GS1 UPC, EAN & GTIN - This is one of the most common barcode types. It is used to encode the GTIN and is also used to create JAN, ISBN, and Bookland barcodes.
    GS1 UPC, EAN & GTIN
  • ITF (Interleaved 2 of 5) - The Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbology encodes numbers in pairs, similar to Code 128 set C. It is commonly used for GS1 applications, such as for ITF-14

2D Fonts including DataMatrix, PDF417 & QR Code

MICR & OCR Font Packages

  • MICR E13B Fonts - Used by banks in the USA and several other countries for MICR E-13B encoding.
    MICR E13B fonts
  • MICR CMC7 Fonts - Used by banks in France, Mexico, and many Spanish-speaking countries.
    MICR CMC-7 fonts
  • OCR-A and OCR-B Fonts - A text font that is very easy for optical character recognition systems to read.
    OCR Font Example
  • Security Fonts - Used to securely print text, names, and currency amounts on highly secure documents.
    Security Fonts

Postal Fonts

  • USPS Intelligent Mail IMb - The USPS routing barcode that combines zip code and address data into a single 4-state barcode. Formerly referred to as OneCode and USPS IMb.
    Intelligent Mail USPS barcode font
  • RM4SCC - Used by post offices in England and Australia for their Cleanmail Service. Used to create the CBC (Customer Bar Code), UK postcodes, as well as Delivery Point Suffixes (DPSs).
    Royal Mail postal fonts

Bundled Barcode Font Packages

These packages include many of IDAutomation's fonts in one package for a more reasonable price.

Legacy Barcode Fonts

These barcode font types are rarely used and considered legacy by some specifications.

  • Code 11 - High-density numeric barcode used mostly in labeling telecommunications components.
    Code 11
  • Code 93 - Similar to Code 39, but requires two checksum characters for more secure applications.
    Code 93
  • POSTNET & PLANET - Used by USA post offices for mail delivery and tracking. Current specifications require the USPS IMb barcode type.
    Postnet & Planet postal fonts
  • MSI Plessey - Designed by the Plessey Company in England, it was used primarily in libraries and retail applications, such as on grocery store shelves.
    MSI Plessey