Barcode Reader
Upload, drag, or paste an image of an EAN-13 or UPC-A barcode to read its number in your browser. Works best with clear, straight, high-contrast images.
Barcode image
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Decoded result
Add a barcode image to decode it.
About Barcode Reader
The Barcode Reader reads the number from an image of an EAN-13 or UPC-A barcode in the browser, working best with a clear, straight image. It is for decoding product barcodes from photos or screenshots.
Reading a barcode number by eye is impractical. Decoding it from an image locally extracts the number without uploading the picture.
Step by step
- Upload, drag, or paste an image of an EAN-13 or UPC-A barcode.
- The reader decodes the number.
- Review the decoded value.
- Copy it for lookup or entry.
What it offers
- EAN-13 and UPC-A decoding
- Reads from uploaded, dragged, or pasted images
- In-browser processing
- Copyable result — Barcode Reader
Where it helps
- Reading a product number from a photo
- Decoding a barcode in a screenshot
- Extracting an EAN or UPC for a price lookup
- Checking a barcode value without a scanner
Tips for best results
- Use a straight, well-lit, in-focus image for the best read rate.
- Crop close to the barcode while keeping its edges intact.
- Confirm the format is EAN-13 or UPC-A, which this reader supports.
Pitfalls to watch for
- Using a skewed or angled photo, which makes the bars hard to read.
- Capturing the barcode too small or blurry to decode.
- Expecting it to read formats other than EAN-13 and UPC-A.
Why people use it
No scanner needed
Read barcodes from images.
Private
The image is decoded locally.
Quick
Paste an image and get the number.
Focused
Handles the common retail formats.
Common questions
This runs entirely in your browser
No file or text you enter here is uploaded. Encoding and decoding happen on your device using native browser APIs — close the tab and nothing remains on a server.