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How to Generate QR codes and Barcodes in C# for .NET 5 using Iron Barcode

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to generate barcodes and QR codes in C# using IronBarcode within a .NET framework. The process begins with installing the IronBarcode library via the NuGet package manager. You can use either the console or the graphical user interface to do so. Once installed, including the IronBarcode namespace is essential. The guide walks you through writing a single line of code to create a barcode, illustrating how to encode data such as a product ID or website link. The tutorial explains saving the generated barcode in various formats, including PNG and HTML. It also covers how to generate a QR code by altering the encoding scheme and demonstrates adding annotations like text above or below the barcode or QR code. The tutorial concludes by showing how to access the saved barcode file in your project directory, providing a straightforward solution for integrating barcode and QR code generation into your C# applications.

Further Reading: C# QR Code Generator for .NET

Jordi Bardia
Software Engineer
Jordi is most proficient in Python, C# and C++, when he isn’t leveraging his skills at Iron Software; he’s game programming. Sharing responsibilities for product testing, product development and research, Jordi adds immense value to continual product improvement. The varied experience keeps him challenged and engaged, and he says it’s one of his favorite aspects of working with Iron Software. Jordi grew up in Miami, Florida and studied Computer Science and Statistics at University of Florida.