- Compatible with latest GS1 specification to output valid images for all printers
- Simply generate UPC-A, UPC-A +2 & UPC-A +5 1D barcode images in .NET development environments
- Print UPC-A with 2-digit/5-digit add-on symbol in VB.NET class & Console Applications
- Generate and encode 1D UPC-A barcodes in ASP.NET, .NET WinForms, Crystal Reports, etc
- Offer flexible barcoding options to adjust UPC-A image properties like width, height, orientation, etc
- Create UPC-A pictures and save to local files in Png, Gif, Jpeg/Jpg, Bmp/Bitmap & Tiff image formats
- Calculate and add checksum digit for UPC-A barcode image in VB.NET automatically
UPC-A Barcode Creator Overview in VB.NET
KA.Barcode Generator for .NET Suite is a powerful barcode encoder component library which allows generating and barcoding UPC-A barcodes in .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and above versions. In addition, developers can customize the generated barcode image through Visual Baisc .NET programming.
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UPC-A Barcode Introduction
UPC-A is GS1 barcode symbology also named as Universal Product Code version A, UPC-A+2, UPC-A Supplement 2 (Two-digit Add-On Barcode), UPC-A+5, UPC-A Supplement 5 (Five-digit Add-On Barcode), UPC Bar Code, UPC Symbol, GTIN-12 & GS1-12.
- UPC-A Encodable Data: numeric digits 0-9
- UPC-A Data Capacity: 12 digits (The last checksum digit will be automatically added by KeepAutomation's software)
Stream UPC-A in ASP.NET with VB Class
VB.NET Barcode Generator Library is a reliable barcode component that supports UPC-A barcode generation in ASP.NET. Free VB sample code is provided on
this ASP.NET barcode generation tutorial. You can use this barcode library and free VB sample code to create UPC-A barcode images in ASP.NET websites.
Add UPC-A in .NET WinForms with VB Class
To generate UPC-A barcode images in .NET Windows Forms using VB.NET programming, this VB.NET barcode creator dll is a good choice. Read this
VB.NET barcode generation guide in WinForms carefully and you will find it so easy to generate UPC-A barcodes in WinForms.
Create UPC-A in Crystal Reports with VB Class
Insert UPC-A in RDLC Reports with VB Class
Generate UPC-A Using VB.NET Sample Code
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GTIN-12 UPC-A barcode used for, and what's its structure?
A GTIN-12 is a 12-digit Global Trade Item Number, typically scanned as a UPC-A barcode.
The number is made up of 11 data digits followed by one check digit.
In what way are EAN-13 and UPC-A different?
UPC-A barcodes have long been used in North America (USA and Canada).
The GTIN-12 is a 12-digit identifier encoded in a UPC-A barcode. Its structure is a breakdown of 11 data digits and a single check digit for validation.
How do UPC-A and UPC-E differ?
UPC-A is a full 12-digit code, and UPC-E is a shortened 6-digit UPC-A. It's used for applications where barcode space is restricted.
What is the minimum and maximum X-dimension size of a UPC-A barcode?
The smallest allowed X-dimension for UPC-A is 0.0104 inches, and the largest is 0.0260 inches.