zbar ☆
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Description:
Suite of barcodes-reading tools
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: barcode scanning computer-vision image-processing cli
Install: brew install zbar
About:
Zbar is an open-source software suite for reading barcodes from various sources, such as video streams, image files, and raw intensity data. It supports multiple symbologies including EAN, UPC, QR Codes, and Code 128. Its primary value is providing a lightweight, fast library and command-line tools for barcode scanning integration.
Key Features:
  • Supports 1D and 2D barcode symbologies (EAN-13/UPC-A, QR Code, Code 128, etc.)
  • Command-line utilities for image and video scanning
  • Video4Linux2 integration for webcam capture
  • Language bindings for Python, Perl, and others
Use Cases:
  • Inventory management and retail scanning via webcam
  • Automated data entry from scanned images
  • Adding barcode reading capabilities to custom applications
Alternatives:
  • ZXing – Java-based library with broader format support but heavier footprint
  • libdmtx – Specialized for Data Matrix codes only
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 8:54pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 2b201909
Nov 10, 2024 12:49am 1 VERSION_BUMP 3dd8111d
Sep 12, 2024 2:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 53e1e7b2
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