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Using Barcode Fonts in Macintosh

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Generating barcodes on a Macintosh operating system is not as easy as it is with a Windows operating system, mainly because Windows has seen a lot more involvement in terms of business productivity. Because of this, it’s only natural that most products intended for use in a business environment would be geared toward Windows. In recent years, however, Macintosh has found a home, specifically in the marketing and printing industries. Naturally, the need for barcode technology to be compatible with Macintosh has never been greater.

  1. IWork Numbers Barcode Tutorial for Mac Using Self Checking Barcode Fonts with Numbers: Self-Checking Barcode Fonts such as Code 39 (for numbers and/or uppercase letters) and Codabar (for numbers only) are the easiest to use in Numbers when encoding numbers and/or uppercase letters. Self-checking barcode fonts have built-in checking code so that it is not required to calculate a check.
  2. Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac supports ISBN 10 and ISBN 13 barcodes with addons. The ISBN text is put above the barcode as prescribed by the standard. The software exports to vector EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), SVG and high resolution raster formats. Use the barcodes on dust jackets and covers for books and magazines.
  3. MAC Universal Barcode Font v.8.0 Create multiple barcode types on the MAC from a single advanced font. Supports several barcode types including Code-128, GS1-128, EAN-128, Code-39, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, USPS Intelligent Mail, OneCode, Postnet and Planet.
IDAutomation has been working to create dependable barcode generation products for Mac users for years. While developing barcodes on a Mac is easy with the Java Barcode Package, this ease-of-use doesn’t much extend beyond a developer. If you’re a standard user and just want to create simple barcodes without programming a custom application or process, then Java is way over your head and a waste of money, due largely to the fact that you need a user license and not a developer or commercial license.

Yanobox Barcode is a free plug-in that simulates the European Article Number aka EAN-13 barcode used on everyday products across the world.

IDAutomation solves this problem with the Universal Barcode Font Advantage Package, which allows generation of multiple barcode types on a Mac, from a single font. The package has the following Macintosh-specific features:
  • Supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux and Unix.
  • Mac Install package (OSX and pre-OSX) includes examples for Office 2003, FileMaker, OpenOffice, Java and AppleScript.
  • TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Mac formats, and are compatible with Macintosh OS X and other systems supporting the OpenType font format.
  • Postscript Type 1 fonts are supplied in Macintosh versions.
  • Supports Code 128, GS1-128, UCC/EAN-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, MSI, Codabar, Postnet, Planet and USPS Intelligent Mail barcode generation.
The Universal Barcode Font works much like any other barcode font. The data must first be encoded into a text string, and then the appropriate barcode font should be applied to that special string of encoded text to create a readable barcode. IDAutomation provides a variety of font encoders designed specifically for Mac, such as:
  • AppleScript for Mac: Compatible with Excel for Mac 2004 and 2008.
  • FileMaker Plug-In: Supports FileMaker 4 and up on Mac.
  • Barcode Macros & VBA Functions for Mac: Compatible with Office 2004 and 2011 for Mac. This tool is not compatible with Office 2008 for Mac due to the removal of macro ability.
  • Online Encoder: Supports many barcode types. This is an online encoder where you enter the data to encode, select the barcode type and the encoded text appears. That encoded text can be copied and pasted directly into your Macintosh application where the font can be applied to it.
Creating barcodes from fonts in Macintosh operating systems doesn’t have to be hard. On the contrary, the IDAutomation Universal Barcode Package makes Mac barcode generation very easy. Each product purchase comes with a 30-day complimentary Priority Support & Upgrade Subscription, and our technical support staff is happy to assist with any Mac-based barcode generation issues. Let us know!
NOTEApps have already been tested on macOS 11 'Big Sur' (beta build 20A4299v) and on Apple Silicon (DTK) and run without problems (Screenshot).
With Softmatic® BarcodePlus™, creating your own barcodes is as easy as 1-2-3: Choose barcode type. Enter your data. Export to EPS/SVG or raster file. Done. Built in safe guards guarantee compliant barcodes. The software produces all common linear and 2D barcodes including retail codes EAN / UPC / ISBN, inventory codes like ITF-14 and Code 2/5, pharmaceutical barcodes, and the new DataBar GS1.
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Also available for Windows 10.
macOS 10.7 or higher

Applications of Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac

Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac is the ideal solution if you need high quality barcodes. Applications include barcode production for package design, book- and magazine covers and dust jackets, coupons, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. The screenshot shows placing an ISBN 13 barcode in an Indesign® document:
This barcode software is particularly easy to use. You don't have to be a barcode expert to create compliant bar codes in seconds. Softmatic BarcodePlus is stand-alone software that does not require external components like barcode fonts. Barcode

Supported Barcode Symbologies

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Barcodes for Mac supports all common barcode symbologies in use today. This includes everyday retail UPC / EAN barcodes like on grocery products. Also supported are codes for warehousing, pharmaceutics and other applications. All common two-dimensional and stacked symbologies like QR cellphone barcodes, Aztec, Datamatrix and PDF417 can be created as well. In all our barcode generator software creates about thirty different symbologies. The most common codes are shown here, see below for a full list:

Software to generate EAN / UPC retail barcodes

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Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac creates UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN 8, EAN 13, and EAN 13 with two and five digit addon. Import the barcodes to Illustrator®, QuarkXPress, Indesign®, Xara or similar applications. Put the codes on blisters, packages, labels, boxes, coupons and other design issues intended for the retail and the POS.

The screenshot shows the creation of a Code EAN 13 barcode on macOS 'Catalina'. The settings are SC6 (150%) size with light margin indicator.

Software to create Code 128 barcodes

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Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac supports all Code 128 subtypes and will automatically create the smallest possible barcode symbol. When creating Code 128 GS1 (aka. 128 EAN, 128 UCC), the software will insert all relevant FNC characters and format the human readable text with application identifiers (AI) in parentheses for a standard-compliant symbol.

The screenshot shows the creation of a Code 128 symbol with mixed data: Capital letters, small caps and digits.

The next screenshot shows the creation of a Code 128 GS1 symbol on a Mac. The barcode encodes a 14-digit GTIN (Application Identifier: 01) and the article weight (AI: 3103). The software takes care of all necessary formatting and data conversion to create a valid GS1 symbol:

Software to create ISBN barcodes

Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac supports ISBN 10 and ISBN 13 barcodes with addons. The ISBN text is put above the barcode as prescribed by the standard. The software exports to vector EPS (Encapsulated PostScript), SVG and high resolution raster formats. Use the barcodes on dust jackets and covers for books and magazines.

The screenshot shows the creation of an ISBN 13 symbol with a five-digit add-on or 'satellite' barcode. The add-on can be used to encode the price of the book; with periodicals it can encode the issue number. The software will also write the plain ISBN number above the code.

Software to create warehousing barcodes

Besides Code 128, Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac also supports other common warehouse barcodes: Code 2/5 Interlaved and Standard. You can also create ITF-14 barcodes with bearer frame.

The screenshot shows the creation of an ITF-14 warehouse barcode with bearer frame on macOS.

Software to create pharmaceutical barcodes

Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac supports Laetus and PZN 7 / PZN 8 pharma barcodes.

Software to create 2D matrix and area barcodes

Softmatic BarcodePlus for macOS supports all of today's relevant 2D area barcode types: QR ('cellphone barcode'), Datamatrix, Aztec, and PDF417. With all symbologies, the softwarehandles all required data formatting, conversion, and check digit calculation automatically.

The screenshot shows the creation of a QR ('Quick Response', aka 'cellphone barcode') symbol encoding the website address 'https://softmatic.com'.

Softmatic BarcodePlus System Requirements

  • macOS 10.7 or higher; tested and fully functional on macOS 'Big Sur' (beta)
  • MacBook Pro, iMac, Mini, MacBook Air, Mac Pro with Intel processors; tested and fully functional on ARM processors ('Apple Silicon')
  • Normal and retina resolution, single- and multi-display setups

Softmatic BarcodePlus Export and Code Generation

Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac will automatically generate all required check digits (linear codes) and error correction codewords (2D codes). Export formats include EPS/SVG (vector) and PNG, TIFF, JPEG (raster) with up to 3200 dpi output resolution. The software supports bar width reduction and can generate bounding box markers if so desired. For EAN family codes, Softmatic BarcodePlus supports EAN SC sizes, light margin marker (aka 'sentinel') and height truncation.

Try Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac

Softmatic BarcodePlus (macOS 10.7 or higher) - Download
Fully functional, all supported code types, the output is restricted to lower resolution. See the folder Sample Barcodes in the ZIP for EPS samples.

Purchase Softmatic BarcodePlus for Mac

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Supported codes & symbologies:
  • EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN 13 w/ Addon
  • ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
  • UPC-E, UPC-A
  • UPC-A w/ Addon
  • Code 2/5 Interleaved, Industrial
  • Code ITF-14 with bearer frame
  • Code 39, Code 39 Extended
  • Code 128 ABC w/ auto-discrimination
  • Code 128 GS1/UCC/EAN
  • Codabar
  • PZN 7 / PZN 8 (pharma code)
  • Laetus (pharma code)
  • DataBar GS1 (formerly RSS symbology), all seven subtypes including stacked and expanded, PLU
  • 2D: Datamatrix, Aztec, PDF417, QR

Praise for Softmatic Barcode Software

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'Does exactly what I need for generating ISSN and ISBN barcodes for books and journals. I was extremely pleased to be able to try the software out by visiting the Softmatic website. This enabled me to establish the level that I needed before purchase. Really simple to use and good value. Check digit and add-on functionality works perfectly.'

- UK Customer

★★★★★
'Ich hatte die Vorgängerversion die eigentlich schon perfekt war, aber leider nicht mehr unter Mountain-Lion lief. Der Entwickler hat sie jetzt angepasst. Für 18 Euro kann ich es auch verschmerzen, dass es hier kein kostenloses Update gab. Es fehlt noch die Auswahl eigener Schriften und die Möglichkeit, den kleinen Pfeil am Code rechts unten zu eliminieren. Letzteres kann man dann zwar in Illustrator machen, aber wenn's gleich passen würde, wäre es auch toll. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist Top!'

- German Customer

★★★★
'Real nice software for barcoding. Does what is says. I could use a preset funtion in a future update, for maintaining different sizes in a series of packaging designs.'

- Dutch Customer

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★★★★★
'This application really couldn't be easier to use. Simply select the barcode type that you need, then type (or paste) your barcode number. Save. That's it. It would be nice to be able to save presets. Also the ability to generate a sequence of barcodes would be great, but these are minor quibbles considering the price of this application.'
TIP See Softmatic BarcodeFactory for sequential barcodes.

- UK Customer