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title: Supported Barcode Types for iOS and Android
description: "## Supported Barcode Types - Comprehensive Guide Are you looking for the best barcode scanner compatibility for your iOS or Android devices? This guide provides a detailed breakdown of supported barcode types and scanning configurations to ensure seamless performance. Whether…"
url: "https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/supported-barcode-types/"
updated: "2025-05-09"
category: "Barcodes & More"
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# Supported Barcode Types for iOS and Android

## Supported Barcode Types - Comprehensive Guide

Are you looking for the best barcode scanner compatibility for your iOS or Android devices? This guide provides a detailed breakdown of supported barcode types and scanning configurations to ensure seamless performance. Whether you’re using the built-in barcode scanner or the advanced SD PRO scanner, we’ve got you covered.

## Supported Barcode Types for iOS Devices

With iOS, you can scan a wide range of barcodes using either the standard scan engine or the SD PRO scanner for advanced capabilities. Below are the supported types:

**Standard iOS Barcode Scanner**

- Code 39: Activate this in the app’s Settings or via the Advanced tab on CodeREADr.com.
- Code 128
- Data Matrix
- EAN-8
- EAN-13
- Interleaved 2of5
- QR Code
- UPC-A and UPC-E

**Advanced Scanning with SD PRO on iOS**
 The SD PRO scanner unlocks additional barcode formats for enhanced functionality:

- AZTEC
- Code 93
- Codabar
- GS1-128
- PDF-417
- UPC-E Expand (convert UPC-E scans to UPC-A equivalents)
- And many more.

## Supported Barcode Types for Android Devices

Android barcode scanning capabilities are robust, with support for essential and advanced barcode types:

**Standard Android Barcode Scanner**

- Codabar
- Code 39 and Code 128
- Data Matrix
- EAN-8 and EAN-13
- Interleaved 2of5
- QR Code
- UPC-A and UPC-E

**Advanced Scanning with SD PRO on Android**
 Unlock additional barcode types with SD PRO, including:

- AZTEC
- Code 11
- Coupon Code
- Grid Matrix
- RSS-14 and RSS Expanded
- Telepen
- MicroPDF
- Han Xin Code
- UPC-E Expand

## Key Notes for SD PRO Users

- Encoding Support: The default encoding for SD PRO is ISO-8859-1 (Latin1). If you need UTF-8 encoding, [contact support for assistance](https://www.codereadr.com/support-selection/).
- Scanning UPC/EAN Barcodes: For optimal results:
  - Select the base barcode type (e.g., EAN-13) and any addenda (e.g., 2CHAR_ADDENDA or 5CHAR_ADDENDA).
  - Use the "UPC E Expand" option for converting UPC-E to UPC-A.
- Addenda Scanning: To scan ISBN barcodes or similar formats, enable both the base barcode and required addenda in the settings.
- Smart Scanning Practices: For tips on scanning UPC/EAN barcodes, [check our blog on Smart Scan with UPC/EAN barcodes](https://www.codereadr.com/blog/best-way-to-scan-upc-ean-barcodes/).

 ![UPC Conversion](https://www.codereadr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/UPC-E-to-UPC-A-Conversion.png)

## Comprehensive List of Barcodes Supported by SD PRO

Here’s the full list of barcode types supported by [SD PRO](https://www.codereadr.com/knowledgebase/sd-pro-scan-engine/) for iOS and Android:

- AZTEC
- C128-ISBT
- CODABAR
- CODABLOCK-F
- CODE 93
- CODE-11
- CODE-128
- CODE-39
- COMPOSITE
- COMPOSITE-WITH-UPC
- COUPON-CODE
- DATA MATRIX
- DOT
- DATA MATRIX – RECTANGLE
- EAN-13, EAN-13 2CHAR ADDENDA, EAN-13 5CHAR ADDENDA, and EAN-13-ISBN
- EAN-8, EAN-8 2CHAR ADDENDA, and EAN-8 5CHAR ADDENDA
- GS1-128
- GRID-MATRIX
- HANXIN
- HK25
- I25
- IATA25
- KOREA_POST
- M25
- MAXICODE
- MICROPDF
- MSI
- PDF-417
- QR-CODE
- RSS-14
- RSS-EXPANDED
- RSS-LIMITED
- S25
- TELEPEN
- TRIOPTIC
- UPC-A, UPC-A 2CHAR ADDENDA, and UPC-A 5CHAR ADDENDA
- UPC-E. UPC-E 2CHAR ADDENDA, UPC-E 5CHAR ADDENDA, and UPC-E EXPAND
- UPC-E0 and UPC-E1

By optimizing your barcode scanning setup, you can efficiently capture data across various industries, including retail, logistics, and healthcare. For any questions or advanced configurations, feel free to [reach out to our support team](https://www.codereadr.com/support-selection/).