Barcode Edit

Barcodes are extremely useful for keeping track of products, and if your business uses them, you could surely use a dedicated application for reading them. If you also want to be able to generate them, you can try Barcode Edit.

First off, it needs to be mentioned that the application can only be downloaded from Microsoft Store, so valid credentials are required for download and installation.

Secondly, a camera has to be connected to your computer if you want to be able to read barcodes using this application. This process is hassle-free and you can start or stop the scanning as you see fit.

If you are interested in creating your own barcodes, the first step is to enter the text to be converted. Next, Barcode Edit offers you the possibility to select the symbology you prefer: Code 93, Data Matrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF, PDF417, QR Code, UPC-A, or UPC-E.

As soon as you found the barcode type that best suits your needs, you can move on to the last step, that of specifying the format for the output image. You can choose between JPEG, BMP or GIF, so you if you were looking for another extension, you might need a third-party graphic converter as well.

On the downside, you cannot preview the generated barcode before exporting it, so you need to save the picture on your PC, open it, then re-do it if you are not fully satisfied with the outcome.

In a nutshell, Barcode Edit is a novice-oriented application for all those who lack expert skills, yet need a desktop app for reading and generating several types of barcodes. Experts, on the other hand, might prefer an app with more features.