Barcode Reader, on the other hand, is a free online barcode decoder that can read and reveal the stored information behind any standart barcode label.

Simply upload an image file with the barcode on it and click on the “Send file” button. It automatically detects the barcode format and type of encoded information (text, URI etc.) and displays it on the screen.

Features:

• Decode barcode labels online.
• Supports common barcode formats UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF 417 and ITF.
• Maximum supported file size of the barcode images: 1 MB.
• Free, no registration needed.

Check out OnlineBarcodeReader @ www.onlinebarcodereader.com

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To start, you can select what you want to decode, enter the input text and get the corresponding QR code on the right hand side as PDF or a GIF image.  These codes can be then shared with anyone you want, the recipient simply needs to scan it with his phone to decode the content.

There is no registration necessary, however if you register you will be able to store, manage and edit your codes online.

Features:

• Create QR codes online.
• You could generate QR codes from website URL, email, phone number, text message, social network profile and images.
• Save the generated code as PDF or GIF image.
• Register to store, manage and edit your codes online.
• Similar tools: QRVCards and QRJumps.

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QRVcards is yet another web service aims to make it easy for you to share your contact information with others. What makes it different is the fact that it does the whole thing using barcodes. For instance, you can generate your own barcode that contains your contact details. Folks can use the mobile cam to scan the code and get your contact details. (Not sure what these codes are? Read this MakeUseOf article to find out.)

Adding your contact info to QR code is very easy, simply enter your contact details and choose preferred barcode type and size. Then click on the “Create Barcode” button. Once it’s ready you can print it on your business card, a sticker or your t-shirt. Others will be able to scan it using their mobile phones.

Features:

• Share your contact info with barcodes.
• Print the barcode on your business card, a sticker or t-shirt.
• Others can quickly scan them to obtain your contact info.
• Customize the barcode size and type (Datamatrix or QR).

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To generate a barcode, all you need to do is select a symbology and enter the contents (URL, message, phone number etc). When all set click on the “Make Barcode” button. You can then save the generated image as EPS, BMP, JPEG, PNG or a TIFF file or print it out for offline use.

Features:

• Online barcode generator.
• Generate printable barcodes in wide range of symbologies including EAN/UPC & addons, ISBN-13, ITF-14, RSS-14, Code 128, Code 39 and others.
• Save the generated barcode image in different file formats (EPS, BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) or print it out for offline use.
• Make as many barcode labels as you want.
• Free, no signup needed.

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Currently it includes close to 200 big stores and retailers, with new ones being constantly added. If your store is not on the list, contact the site to get it listed.

How it works:

1. Choose up 8 of your favorite club cards
2. Locate the club card barcode numbers on the back of each card and type them into the “Barcode Number” box.
3. Choose the corresponding store from a dropdown menu.
4. When you are finished filling out the boxes, click “Create your card”
5. Print out the generated card

After you print out the generated card, fold it into two along the dotted line in the middle to get a two sided card. Next time when you go to the store just let them scan the barcode of that particular store on your new card.

Features:

• Put all your favorite loyalty, discount and club cards into one card
• Up to 8 different cards can be put onto a single new card
• Free, no sign up needed.

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To generate a barcode, select symbology, enter the information (URL, text, anything) into the “value” field and click on the “Make me a barcode!” button. Then save and print out the generated image.

Features:

• Online barcode making and printing.
• Generate barcodes in following symbologies: Code 39, Interleaved 3 of 5, Code 128 A, B, and C.
• Free barcode generator provided by BarcodesInc, the biggest provider of barcode solutions in US.
• Make as many barcode labels as you want.
• Free, no signup needed.

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BeepMyStuff automatically checks each item on Amazon and adds it to your personal library. And if it’s not on Amazon you can still fill in all the details yourself.

Once you’ve added all the items to your library, you can search them, view them as a list or thumbnails, filter itmes by date added, and see Amazon and user ratings for each of the items.

Features:

• Barcode driven personal library of your movies, books and games.
• Automatically gets item details from Amazon.
• Option to catalog the item manually.
• Share your library with friends and see library collection of others.
• Free and easy to use.

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