Traditionally, designers faced a workflow dilemma when creating barcodes. They often had to rely on external websites or standalone software to generate a barcode, save it as an EPS or PDF, and place it into the Illustrator layout. This process introduced several risks. First, the quality of the barcode was often compromised by rasterization or improper vector output. Second, external files increased the risk of version control errors—linking to the wrong file or forgetting to package the barcode with the final assets. Finally, web-based generators raise significant security concerns regarding proprietary product data and UPC assignment.
: Barcodes are created as editable vector shapes, meaning they can be resized without losing quality and have no external file dependencies. softmatic barcode extension for illustrator
Barcodes are created as fully editable Illustrator paths (not raster images). They scale without loss of quality and print at the highest resolution required by commercial printers and certification authorities. First, the quality of the barcode was often
: Code 128 (A, B, C, GS1), Code 39, and ITF-14. : Barcodes are created as editable vector shapes,
Font, size, and placement of the readable text below the barcode can be customized. The extension also allows the creation of “barcode‑only” graphics.
Generates over 40 barcode types, including: