libdmtx ☆
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Description:
Data Matrix library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: barcodes datamatrix c-library encoding decoding
Install: brew install libdmtx
About:
Libdmtx is an open-source C library for reading and writing Data Matrix 2D barcodes. It provides a robust implementation of the ISO/IEC 16022 standard, enabling developers to encode and decode data directly within their applications. Its primary value is in creating and interpreting these high-density barcodes for industrial tracking and document management.
Key Features:
  • ISO/IEC 16022 standard compliant
  • C library with Python bindings available
  • Reads and writes Data Matrix codes
  • Supports multiple image formats via external libraries
Use Cases:
  • Industrial part marking and tracking
  • Document management and archiving
  • Mobile data capture applications
Alternatives:
  • zxing – ZXing is a larger, multi-format barcode processing library, whereas Libdmtx is specialized exclusively for Data Matrix codes.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 7:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d63a0f9
Sep 11, 2024 6:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7cbb4a36
Nov 20, 2022 10:34am 0 VERSION_BUMP 30bc6109
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