About the project
About Zint Barcode Generator
Zint is a free and open-source barcode generation project for desktop users, command-line workflows, and software developers. It provides tools for creating many linear, stacked, postal, and matrix barcode formats.
Project type
Open source
Zint is developed as an open-source project with public source code, releases, documentation, and community project channels.
Last 6 months
46,479
Recent downloads recorded through the SourceForge download stats API.
Stats updated
19 May 2026
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What is Zint?
Zint provides a practical barcode generation solution for technical users, organisations, developers, and anyone who needs reliable barcode output.
The project supports common and specialist barcode symbologies, including QR Code, Code 128, EAN, UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417, GS1 formats, postal codes, and industrial barcode types.
Zint includes Barcode Studio for graphical use, a command-line tool for automation, and a library API for developers who want to add barcode generation to their own applications.
Who is it for?
- Developers adding barcode output to applications.
- Businesses creating labels or internal tools.
- Users creating QR Code, Code 128, EAN, UPC or Data Matrix output.
- Researchers and technical users working with barcode standards.
- People who prefer open-source tools over proprietary generators.
SourceForge download activity
Download statistics help show continued interest in the project and provide a simple indication of real-world usage. The chart below shows recent SourceForge download activity by month.
Open-source project links
Zint is developed in the open, with project resources available through SourceForge and GitHub. These pages provide access to releases, source code, issues, discussions, and community support.
Start using Zint
New users can begin with the quick start guide, then explore the full manual for installation, command-line usage, API integration, and supported barcode symbologies.