Barcode REST API

With the ActiveBarcode REST API barcodes can be generated without installing any software. Barcodes were created by a https request and can be integrated universally into any workflow, html page, web- and desktop application. Regardless of the platform and development environment used, you can create all barcode that you need with ease. The REST API allows to automate tasks that need to generate barcodes.

The barcodes are generated on our servers. No plugins or extensions required on the client side. The software installation and maintenance is completely eliminated.

Here's an example of how to use it within your HTML page or web app:

PNG

<img src="https://api.activebarcode.net/v1/png?code=CODE128&text=ActiveBarcode&access=YOUR-KEY-HERE" />

JPG

<img src="https://api.activebarcode.net/v1/jpg?code=CODE128&text=ActiveBarcode&access=YOUR-KEY-HERE" />

This creates a barcode of the type Code 128 coding the text ActiveBarcode. This IMG tag in a simple HTML file will create this:

• Parameters allow to create all barcodes types with properties as needed.
• You can try out and evaluate the REST API by omitting the API key. Without the access key, the barcode will be branded with a notice: "For evaluation use only".
• The ActiveBarcode API creates PNG and JPG images to allow a wide range of applications. Best practise is to use PNG because this format creates compact and loseless images and is therefore a perfect match for barcodes.

We also offer our software as a service in the form of an API, which provides you with the functions of ActiveBarcode without having to install and maintain software on your computers.

• You purchase an API key for our software as a service solution which entitles you to use.
• The REST API allows to automate tasks that need to generate barcodes.
• Your access-key is not bound to a specifc device or user. So you can use it from as many users or devices as you like.
• Extensive documentation and examples for a versatile range of usage.
• The ActiveBarcode API is constantly monitored for availability and performance.
• The API will constantly updated, improved and extended with new features.
  You simply use the API but don't have to setup or maintain anything.
• The prices for your country and currency will be shown at the order form.
  The valid VAT for your country and the resulting price will be displayed in the order process.
• Several plans are offered to perfectly match your growing needs.
• Monthly subscription may be terminated at any time.
• Convenient: The API key does not change as long as you do not terminate the monthly subscription.

JavaScript, React:
Add dynamic barcodes via the ActiveBarcode REST API into any HTML project using JavaScript:

• ActiveBarcode API with React, minimal demo @ Codepen.io
• ActiveBarcode API with React, sandbox for the API @ Codesandbox.io

Make the API call on the server:
If you have the need to hide the API-key at your public html code, you can make the API call on the server. This php code snippet will give you the basic idea. You can migrate this to any other server side scripting language: wget:
Retrieve a barcode image file with wget or simply using ActiveBarcodeCLI. Visual Basic:
A barcode with the text of the input field is called up via barcode API and drawn into the picturebox.
C#:
A barcode with the text of the input field is called up via barcode API and drawn into the picturebox.
Excel & VBA (Visual Basic for Applications):
The value of the active cell is displayed as a barcode in an image using the barcode API.
Word & VBA (Visual Basic for Applications):
The value of a form field is displayed as a barcode in an image using the barcode API.
Delphi:
A barcode with the text of a input field is retrieved via Barcode API and drawn into an image.