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Inverse Barcode (codes with inverted colors)

 

What are inverse barcodes and does Scandit read them?

Barcodes are typically created using dark elements and bright backgrounds.

However, some of them are using inverted colors as shown below.

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Datamatrix code Inverse Datamatrix Code

Scandit supports reading both variants as noted in the symbology properties table

Reading inverse barcodes need to be enabled within the symbology settings, as it is disabled by default.

 

More guidance in our documentation on iOS, Android, Web.

For code snippets on other frameworks, see guide: Configure Barcode Symbologies > Read Bright-on-Dark Barcodes.

 

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