C# Code 128 Barcode Reader
.NET Code 128 Barcode Reader for .NET, C#, ASP.NET & VB.NET

Barcode Reader for C#.NET > How to read barcode in C#? > Scan, read, Code 128 barcodes in C#


  • 100% written in Visual C#.NET 2.0
  • Support .NET 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 and later version
  • Achieve fast reading speed
  • Support reading distorted Code 128 barcode images
  • Read Code 128 barcodes in any angles
  • Read multiple Code 128 barcodes in a single image file
  • Support GIF, JPEG, PNG & TIFF formats
Download Code 128 Barcode Reader for .NET
We offer free download for KA.Barcode Reader for .NET. The free evaluation download package contains:
  • KeepAutomation.BarcodeReader.dll
  • End user license agreement, user manual and order page
Note that: Although we allow users to use this evaluation package free of charge persistently, our .NET Barcode Reader will decode the first character of a barcode symbology randomly.
.NET Code 128 Barcode Reader User Tutorial
  1. First of all, add KeepAutomation.BarcodeReader.dll to your project reference.
  2. Then, copy the following C# & VB demo codes.
C# Sample code
     using KeepAutomation.BarcodeReader;
String[] datas = BarcodeReader.readBarcode("C:\barcode.gif", BarcodeType.Code128);
VB Sample code
     Imports KeepAutomation.BarcodeReader  
Dim datas As [String]() = BarcodeReader.readBarcode("C:\barcode.gif", BarcodeType.Code128)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Code 128 text code refer to?

Code 128 is a high-density linear barcode. It can encode any character from the ASCII 128 set. And its high-density barcode capable of making it suitable for text, numbers, and special commands. Using KeepAutomation C# Code 128 Barcode Reader library, you can easily scan and decode Code 128 text codes from barcode image files in C# ASP.NET, MVC, Blazor, Windows Forms, Console, WPF applications.

How do you scan and read a Code 128 barcode?

A Code 128 barcode has four parts: start character, data characters, checksum digit, and stop character. To read it, use a barcode scanner or software to scan the image's target area, identify the four parts, and decode the barcode data. Using C# Code 128 Scanner component library, you can scan and recognize all Code 128 codes from image file in Visual Studio .NET projects.

Can standard barcode readers process Code 128?

Code 128 is universally supported. Most commercial barcode scanner devices, plus free or paid barcode scanner software, can read Code 128 barcodes from images or printed materials. Using C#/VB.NET Code 128 reader library, you can build your own Code 128 barcode reader on computer, iOS, Android phones using C# apps.

How to scan and decode a Code 128 barcode?

You can easily scan and decode Code 128 text (from images or printed materials) using a barcode scanner, a phone with a camera, or barcode software. Simply point a compatible barcode reader at the barcode, whether it's on a screen or printed material. Using C# Code 128 reader library, you can easily decode Code 128 text codes in C# class.

Can barcode scanner software display the Code 128 checksum digit?

The scanner's software uses the checksum to ensure a successful and accurate scan, but the final result delivered to your application is the pure data, excluding the checksum digit. barcode scanners don't return the Code 128 checksum character. Using C# Code 128 reader sdk library, you can easily scan and decode revified Code 128 text codes in C# ASP.NET, Windows applications.