Parameters for the REST API
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.
PNG
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".
When a wrong API key is provided you will get a HTTP 403 Forbidden response status code that indicates that the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it.
Use your API key that you received with your order confirmation instead of the placeholder. Convenient: The API key does not change as long as you do not terminate the monthly subscription.
PNG
<img src="https://api.activebarcode.net/v1/png" />JPG
<img src="https://api.activebarcode.net/v1/jpg" />
access=
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".
When a wrong API key is provided you will get a HTTP 403 Forbidden response status code that indicates that the server understands the request but refuses to authorize it.
Use your API key that you received with your order confirmation instead of the placeholder. Convenient: The API key does not change as long as you do not terminate the monthly subscription.
api.activebarcode.net/v1/png?&access=YOUR-KEY-HERE