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Add QR Codes & Barcodes
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Embed QR codes or Code128 barcodes on any page of your PDF. Choose corner, size, and page. Live preview before you pay.

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How It Works

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Choose QR/barcode, position & size

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Why Use PDFBarcode?

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Track Documents Instantly

Embed unique barcodes or QR codes so any scanner can identify, route, or log your PDFs in a workflow.

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Link to Anything

Encode URLs, contact cards, product pages, or plain text into scannable QR codes embedded directly in your PDF.

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Read Existing Barcodes

Already have barcodes on a scanned document? Upload it and instantly decode every barcode on every page.

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Multiple Formats

QR Code, Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, Data Matrix — all major standards are supported for retail, logistics, and office use.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDFBarcode supports QR codes, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, and Data Matrix barcodes — covering most business, retail, and logistics use cases.
Yes. You can encode any text into a QR code — URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, vCard data, or plain text — and embed it anywhere on your PDF pages.
Yes. Upload a PDF containing barcodes and our tool will scan each page and return the decoded values for every barcode it detects — great for digitizing paper records.
You can place barcodes in any of the four corners or the center of each page, or specify exact coordinates for pixel-perfect placement on branded documents.
Absolutely. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS and permanently deleted from our servers within 60 minutes of processing. We never read or share your content.
Yes. You can apply a barcode globally to all pages, or choose specific pages, making it easy to brand or track every sheet in a large document like a product catalog or report.
For QR codes, at least 1 inch square (at print resolution) ensures reliable scanning with most phone cameras. For 1D barcodes like Code 128, width and height are independently configurable — wider is better for handheld scanners.

Who Uses PDFBarcode?

Retailers embed UPC barcodes on product data sheets. Warehouses add QR codes to packing lists so staff can scan and confirm shipments instantly. Event organizers put unique QR codes on tickets and wristband PDFs for entry validation. Healthcare providers attach barcodes to patient intake forms for seamless EHR integration. Teachers even use QR codes on worksheets to link students to video explanations. If your PDF touches a workflow that involves scanning, tracking, or linking, PDFBarcode is the fastest way to bridge print and digital.