Can you create a barcode in illustrator?

[Robert Walker]

Just use this font and create outlines
http://www.barcodesinc.com/free-barcode-font/

[Jason Davies]

Thanks Robert

[HarveyShaw]

Hi
it is not possible to just type in a barcode. There did use to be a plugin for Illustrator, not sure it is still supported though. The program do use the font on the link, but barcodes are not direct replacements letter for letter !!

There are programs to create barcodes, might even be a freeone.

Most retail UK barcodes are CODE 128 format. but it can get very technical, very quickly.

[John Harding]

Theres plenty of sites for QR codes too – 3D barcodes if that helps

John

[Jason Davies]

Thanks, I needed to draft up a proof earlier away from the office. Now I’m back I can generate these in Omega.

Cheers all.

[Alan Drury]

Corel has been able to do it for some while, if you have a copy of that you could put the file into Illy.
Alan D

[Jason Davies]

Sorry Alan, Mac man.

[Alan Drury]

What can I say:)
Alan D

[Tobias Redig]

http://www.terryburton.co.uk/barcodewriter/generator/

Can do most barcode formats and it exports to EPS so you can import it into Illy/Corel.

[Jason Davies]

Thanks, looks very useful.

Regards
jason