A comparison of IronBarcode and the ZXing Net library ByJordi Bardia May 1, 2023 Updated June 22, 2025 Share: Unlock the power of QR code generation by watching this tutorial, where you'll master using ZXing and IronBarcode in Visual Studio 2022 for creating and customizing QR codes with ease and precision! more... In this tutorial, we delve into generating QR codes using the ZXing (a.k.a. Z Crossing) and IronBarcode libraries in Visual Studio 2022. The process starts with setting up the environment by installing necessary packages via the NuGet Package Manager. Initially, we use the ZXing library to create a QR code by configuring its options, generating pixel data, and saving the QR code as a PNG file. This method allows us to encode URLs like apkzombie.com into QR codes. Next, we explore the IronBarcode library, which offers advanced customization features such as styling, color changes, and logo addition. The IronBarcode library requires setting a license key and provides the ability to read and decode QR codes with ease. The tutorial compares both libraries, highlighting IronBarcode’s superior customization options and ease of use. Finally, viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more tutorials and reach out to Iron Software's support team for assistance.Further Reading: A comparison of IronBarcode and the ZXing Net library show less