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Barcode Not Recognized

Sometimes, despite appearing visually correct, barcodes may not be recognized during scanning.

Possible Causes

  1. Unsupported Barcode Encoding : While IronBarcode supports various barcode formats, it may not recognize certain encodings.

  2. Low Resolution : A barcode image with low resolution or graininess reduces the chances of successful reading.

  3. Barcode Positioning : Barcodes positioned near the edges of documents or images might not be detected.

  4. Imperfect Barcode Image : Issues such as noisy backgrounds, glare, blurriness, or low lighting can hinder barcode readability.

Solutions

Fortunately, IronBarcode offers solutions to address these issues. Follow the troubleshooting steps below:

  1. Specify Barcode Encoding:

If you know the specific barcode encoding, set the ExpectBarcodeTypes property in the BarcodeReaderOptions class. This improves accuracy and performance.

Please note
Not all encodings are supported. Check the Support Barcode Formats article for more information.

  1. Apply Image Correction Filters:

IronBarcode includes filters that help correct low-resolution or imperfect images for better barcode reading. Learn more in the Image Correction article.

  1. Specify Barcode Location

For barcodes located at the edges of images or documents, specifying the barcode location can improve detection. This also enhances performance by reducing the scanning area. Use the IronSoftware.Drawing.Rectangle object in the CropArea property of the BarcodeReaderOptions class. Learn how in the Crop Region Guide.

  1. File Conversion:

Converting PDF documents to uncompressed image formats like TIFF or PNG can make undetectable barcodes readable. Similarly, converting pixelated JPG files can improve read quality.

  1. Increase DPI:

For PDF documents, increasing DPI can sharpen barcodes and enhance readability. Set the DPI property in the PdfBarcodeReaderOptions class.

Please note
Increasing DPI may affect the read performance. Be sure to find the ideal setting that can balance the barcode readability wthout sacrificing too much performance

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