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Barcodes

Add barcode fields that encode form data.

Form creation requires a Pro plan or higher. Form filling is available on all plans.

Barcode Types

QR Code

Two-dimensional barcode for URLs and text:

  • High data capacity
  • Error correction
  • Readable by smartphones

PDF417

Stacked linear barcode:

  • High data capacity
  • Used in ID cards and shipping

Data Matrix

Square 2D barcode:

  • Compact size
  • High reliability
  • Industrial applications

Creating Barcode Fields

  1. Enter Form Mode
  2. Select Barcode tool
  3. Choose barcode type
  4. Draw the field on the page
  5. Configure data source

Data Source

Static Value

Encode a fixed value:

  1. Select Static
  2. Enter the value to encode
  3. Barcode generates immediately

Field Value

Encode another form field’s value:

  1. Select Field
  2. Choose the source field
  3. Barcode updates when field changes

Multiple Fields

Combine multiple field values:

  1. Select Multiple Fields
  2. Add fields to include
  3. Choose delimiter
  4. Barcode encodes combined data

Custom Script

Use JavaScript for custom encoding:

  1. Select Custom
  2. Write script to generate value
  3. Barcode reflects script output

Barcode Properties

Size

  • Width: Barcode width
  • Height: Barcode height
  • Module size: Size of smallest element

Error Correction

For QR codes and Data Matrix:

  • Low: 7% recovery
  • Medium: 15% recovery
  • Quartile: 25% recovery
  • High: 30% recovery

Higher levels create larger barcodes but survive more damage.

Appearance

  • Foreground: Bar color (usually black)
  • Background: Background color (usually white)

Use Cases

URL Encoding

Direct users to a website:

  1. Create QR code field
  2. Set static URL value
  3. Users scan to visit site

Form Summary

Encode form data for processing:

  1. Create barcode field
  2. Link to multiple form fields
  3. Scan barcode to capture all data

Tracking

Add tracking identifiers:

  1. Create barcode field
  2. Generate unique ID
  3. Use for document tracking

Tips

  • Ensure adequate size for reliable scanning
  • Use high contrast colors
  • Test with actual barcode scanners
  • Include human-readable text if needed
  • Consider error correction for printed forms

Next Steps

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