Overview
Barcode Finder is a Flutter plugin designed to extract barcodes and QR codes from images and PDF files. It leverages Zxing for Android and combines Zxing with Zbar for iOS, ensuring reliable scanning across platforms. The package supports both 1D and 2D barcode formats, making it ideal for document processing, inventory tracking, and data capture applications. It integrates seamlessly into Flutter apps with minimal setup.
Use cases
- Reading barcodes from scanned documents
- Extracting QR codes from images
- Processing PDFs with embedded barcodes
- Automating data entry from physical labels
- Scanning product information in retail apps
Key features
- Supports Android and iOS platforms
- Uses Zxing and Zbar for high accuracy
- Handles images and PDF files
- Cross-platform consistency
- Simple integration via Flutter pub
Suitable for
- Mobile apps needing barcode scanning
- Inventory and logistics systems
- Retail and e-commerce tools
- Document digitization workflows
- Apps requiring quick data extraction
Considerations
- Requires native dependencies on iOS and Android
- May need additional permissions for file access
- Performance depends on image quality
- Limited to supported barcode types
- Not optimized for real-time camera scanning