How do I create a Codabar barcode?

Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. A12345B), adjust the design and download the Codabar barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.

What is a Codabar barcode used for?

Typical use cases are Libraries, Blood banks and labs, Parcel services.

A valid example is “A12345B”. Just enter your own value and the Codabar barcode is generated instantly in the preview.

Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.

You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.

Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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Create Codabar barcodes online for free – common in libraries, blood banks and logistics.

Value

Codabar is a self-checking 1D barcode that works without a check digit and is traditionally used in libraries, blood banks and logistics.

It is easy to print and reliable when labeling fixed number ranges.

Category: 1D linear barcode
Data & character set: 0–9 plus - $ : / . + and start/stop characters A–D
Capacity: variable length
Check / error correction: self-checking, no check digit required
Norm / standard: AIM Codabar (Rationalized Codabar)
Size & printing: easy to print
Good to know: Traditionally used in libraries, blood banks and photo labs – reliable for fixed number ranges.

Code	Category	Data & character set
Codabar barcode	1D linear barcode	0–9 plus - $ : / . + and start/stop characters A–D
Code 128 barcode	1D linear barcode	full ASCII set (128 characters: digits, upper/lowercase, symbols)
Code 39 barcode	1D linear barcode	A–Z, 0–9 and - . $ / + % plus space
GS1-128 barcode	1D linear barcode (logistics)	ASCII with standardized data identifiers (GS1 Application Identifiers)

This helps you pick the right code type for your use case faster.

The type “Codabar barcode” is preselected – you can change it anytime in the generator.
Enter your value (example: A12345B).
Adjust colors, module size and the quiet zone and check the live preview.
Download the Codabar barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF, or print an A4 label sheet.

How do I create a Codabar barcode?: Choose the type, enter your value (e.g. A12345B), adjust the design and download the Codabar barcode as PNG, SVG or PDF.
What is a Codabar barcode used for?: Typical use cases are Libraries, Blood banks and labs, Parcel services.
What is an example value for a Codabar barcode?: A valid example is “A12345B”. Just enter your own value and the Codabar barcode is generated instantly in the preview.
Is the Codabar Generator free?: Yes. Barcode Studio is completely free and requires no sign-up.
Which download formats are available?: You can export as PNG, SVG or PDF and print directly.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes, Barcode Studio runs in any modern browser on desktop and mobile.

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