Encode large amount of data in barcode
For a barcode to be scannable, it must be generated within the acceptable size range. If you want to design a barcode using Barcode Label Maker Software, To encode a larger set of information, use two-dimensional barcode fonts instead of using linear fonts of excessive length. For example, if you need to encode a customer's profile name, account number, and address, 2D barcodes will be the better choice.
➨ Here, we have designed Linear and 2D barcode Fonts with same barcode value: Using Barcode Maker Software, generate different types of linear and 2D barcodes such as QR Code, Code 39, and DataMatrix fonts with the same values.
Linear Barcode: Linear barcode is a one-dimensional barcode that encodes data in one dimension. In linear barcodes, data is encoded with a limited and small amount of information through the width of bars, not through the length of bars. The linear barcode includes a single row of black and white bars.
2D Barcode: 2D Barcodes can store information in both dimensions (X and Y) and have a high storage capacity as compared to linear barcodes. 2D barcodes store the same barcode information in less space than linear barcodes.
➨ Scanning of Linear Barcodes: To be scanned, linear barcodes need to be within a range of 4 to 24 inches.
When we scan linear barcode, it reduces the readability of barcode, because it gets excessive in length. Linear barcodes hold a limited amount of information, up to 25 characters depending on the specification (character limit is specific to a given symbology).
➨ Scanning of 2D barcodes : 2D barcode scanners can read from over 3 feet away.
Here, we have designed 2D barcodes with the same value. When we scan a 2D barcode, it will scan easily and can be affixed to any surface. Because 2D barcodes contain both horizontal and vertical data up to 2000 characters per square inch, depending on the size of the space, they appear physically smaller than 1D barcodes.
It is advisable to use 2D barcode to encode large amount of data.