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
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Dec 19, 2025 8:24pm 2.15.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b760a78
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