Syncfusion's Blazor Barcode Generator package (Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator) provides four components for generating barcodes in Blazor applications:
| Component | Use For |
|---|---|
SfBarcodeGenerator |
1D linear barcodes (Code39, Code128, Codabar, etc.) plus GS1 Code 128, ITF-14, and the full GS1 DataBar family |
SfQRCodeGenerator |
QR codes with optional logo embedding, plus GS1 QR Code (EnableGS1) |
SfDataMatrixGenerator |
2D Data Matrix codes for compact encoding, plus GS1 Data Matrix (EnableGS1) |
SfDotCodeGenerator |
High-density dot-matrix DotCode symbols, plus GS1 DotCode (EnableGS1) |
All four work in Blazor Server, Blazor WebAssembly, and Blazor Web App (.NET 8+).
When to Use This Skill
- User needs to render or display a barcode in a Blazor component
- User asks about QR code generation (e.g., product links, 2FA, contact cards)
- User needs Data Matrix codes (pharmaceutical, logistics, label printing)
- User needs DotCode symbols for high-speed industrial/inkjet printing or product serialization
- User is configuring
SfBarcodeGenerator,SfQRCodeGenerator,SfDataMatrixGenerator, orSfDotCodeGenerator - User asks about exporting a barcode as an image (JPG/PNG) or Base64
- User asks about barcode types, error correction, checksums, or validation events
- User is embedding a logo in a QR code
- User asks about GS1 standards or GS1-compliant barcodes: GS1 Code 128, ITF-14, GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked), GS1 QR Code, GS1 Data Matrix, or GS1 DotCode
- User is building retail, logistics, warehouse, inventory management, product traceability, or supply chain labeling features
- User asks about GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs), FNC1 separators,
EnableGS1, or GTIN/SSCC check-digit calculation
Navigation Guide
Setting Up the Project
📄 Read: references/getting-started.md
- NuGet package installation
_Imports.razornamespace configuration- Service registration in
Program.cs - Stylesheet and script references
- Setup for Blazor Server, WebAssembly, and Web App
- Adding the first barcode component to a page
1D Barcode Types and Configuration
📄 Read: references/barcode-types.md
- All supported
BarcodeTypeenum values with descriptions - Code39, Code39 Extended, Code11, Code32, Code93, Codabar, Code128
- Choosing the right type for your use case
EnableCheckSumconfigurationOnValidationFailedevent handling
QR Code Generator
📄 Read: references/qr-code-generator.md
- Basic QR code usage
- Error correction levels (L, M, Q, H)
- Embedding a logo image in the QR code center
- Customizing logo size
- Color, dimension, and display text customization
OnValidationFailedevent
Data Matrix Generator
📄 Read: references/data-matrix-generator.md
- Basic Data Matrix code usage
- Color, dimension, and display text customization
- Common use cases (pharmaceuticals, labels)
OnValidationFailedevent
DotCode Generator
📄 Read: references/dotcode-generator.md
- Basic
SfDotCodeGeneratorusage - Numeric, alphanumeric, byte, and GS1 encoding modes
- GS1 DotCode via
EnableGS1for pharmaceutical/healthcare serialization - Color and dimension customization
OnValidationFailedevent and error causes
GS1 Barcode Standards (Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain)
📄 Read: references/gs1-barcodes.md
- GS1 Application Identifier (AI) syntax and validation rules
- GS1 Code 128 (
BarcodeType.GS1Code128) for shipping/batch/expiry labels - ITF-14 (
BarcodeType.ITF14) for carton/case-level GTIN tracking - Full GS1 DataBar family: Omnidirectional, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked
- GS1 QR Code and GS1 Data Matrix via
EnableGS1 - GS1 DotCode overview (cross-links to dotcode-generator.md)
- Choosing the right GS1 symbology for retail, inventory, and product traceability use cases
Exporting and Customizing Barcodes
📄 Read: references/export-and-customization.md
- Export barcode to image file (JPG/PNG)
- Export as Base64 string
ForeColorfor custom barcode colorWidth/Heightfor sizingBarcodeGeneratorDisplayTextfor label text- Applies to all four generator types, including GS1-enabled modes
Quick Start Examples
1D Barcode
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfBarcodeGenerator Width="200px" Height="150px"
Type="@BarcodeType.Code128"
Value="SYNCFUSION">
</SfBarcodeGenerator>
QR Code
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfQRCodeGenerator Width="200px" Height="200px"
Value="https://www.syncfusion.com">
</SfQRCodeGenerator>
Data Matrix
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfDataMatrixGenerator Width="200" Height="150"
Value="SYNCFUSION">
</SfDataMatrixGenerator>
DotCode
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfDotCodeGenerator Width="300" Height="250"
Value="Product Serialization">
</SfDotCodeGenerator>
GS1 Code 128 (GS1-compliant 1D barcode)
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfBarcodeGenerator Width="300px" Height="200px"
Type="@BarcodeType.GS1Code128"
Value="(01)09506000134352(17)261231(10)ABC123">
<BarcodeGeneratorDisplayText Text="Product Serialization" />
</SfBarcodeGenerator>
GS1 QR Code (retail/traceability)
@using Syncfusion.Blazor.BarcodeGenerator
<SfQRCodeGenerator Width="250px" Height="250px"
Value="(01)09506000134352(17)271231(10)ABC123"
EnableGS1="true">
</SfQRCodeGenerator>
Key Properties
| Property | Applies To | Description |
|---|---|---|
Value |
All | The data string to encode |
Width |
All | Width of the barcode (px or %) |
Height |
All | Height of the barcode (px or %) |
Type |
SfBarcodeGenerator |
BarcodeType enum — selects the 1D symbology, including GS1Code128, ITF14, and the GS1 DataBar variants |
ForeColor |
All | Color of the barcode bars (e.g., "red", "#333") |
EnableCheckSum |
SfBarcodeGenerator |
Adds/validates checksum digit (default true for Code39) |
ErrorCorrectionLevel |
SfQRCodeGenerator |
QR error recovery: Low, Medium, Quartile, High |
EnableGS1 |
SfQRCodeGenerator, SfDataMatrixGenerator, SfDotCodeGenerator |
Switches the component into GS1 mode, encoding Value as (AI)data pairs with FNC1 handling |
OnValidationFailed |
All | Event triggered when Value contains invalid characters, malformed AI syntax, or an invalid check digit |
Common Use Cases
| Need | Component | Read |
|---|---|---|
| Product/inventory labels | SfBarcodeGenerator (Code128/Code39) |
barcode-types.md |
| URL / contact / 2FA QR code | SfQRCodeGenerator |
qr-code-generator.md |
| Branded QR code with logo | SfQRCodeGenerator + QRCodeLogo |
qr-code-generator.md |
| Pharmaceutical / shipping labels | SfDataMatrixGenerator |
data-matrix-generator.md |
| Industrial/inkjet product serialization | SfDotCodeGenerator |
dotcode-generator.md |
| Shipping/batch/expiry label (GS1) | SfBarcodeGenerator (GS1Code128) |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Carton/case GTIN tracking | SfBarcodeGenerator (ITF14) |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Retail POS omnidirectional scan | SfBarcodeGenerator (GS1DataBarOmnidirectional) |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Small package / limited space GTIN | SfBarcodeGenerator (GS1DataBarStacked/GS1DataBarLimited) |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Variable-measure item or coupon (multi-AI) | SfBarcodeGenerator (GS1DataBarExpanded/ExpandedStacked) |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Supply chain / product traceability QR | SfQRCodeGenerator + EnableGS1 |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| Compact GS1 label (pharma/manufacturing) | SfDataMatrixGenerator + EnableGS1 |
gs1-barcodes.md |
| GS1 serialization on industrial printers | SfDotCodeGenerator + EnableGS1 |
dotcode-generator.md / gs1-barcodes.md |
| Download barcode as image | .Export() method |
export-and-customization.md |
| Embed barcode in email/PDF | .ExportAsBase64Image() |
export-and-customization.md |