zint ☆

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Description:
Barcode encoding library supporting over 50 symbologies

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.15.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: barcode qrcode generator library graphics

Install: brew install zint

About:
Zint is a comprehensive barcode generator and library that supports over 50 distinct barcode symbologies, including standards like QR Code, Code 128, and Data Matrix. It provides both a command-line utility for quick generation and a robust C library for integration into custom software. Its main value is offering a versatile, open-source solution for creating 2D and 1D barcodes across various formats.

Key Features:

Supports over 50 symbologies including 1D, 2D, and postal codes
Includes both a CLI tool and a C library for integration
Capable of exporting high-quality vector (SVG, EPS) and raster (PNG) images
Provides bindings for languages like Python, Perl, and PHP

Use Cases:

Generating QR codes for product packaging or marketing materials
Integrating barcode generation into server-side applications or scripts
Creating barcodes for inventory management and asset tracking systems

Alternatives:

libbarcode – A simpler library focused on basic 1D barcodes, lacking Zint's extensive 2D support.
qrencode – Specialized exclusively for QR codes, whereas Zint supports a much wider range of formats.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 19, 2025 8:24pm	2.15.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	4b760a78
Sep 11, 2025 7:02pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4dc9aefb