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Barcode Generator — Code 39

Generate Code 39 alphanumeric barcodes.

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About Barcode Generator — Code 39

The Alphanumeric Code 39 (Code 3 of 9) Barcode Generator creates industrial barcodes supporting uppercase letters (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and symbols (`-`, `.`, ` `, `$`, `/`, `+`, `%`), Full ASCII mode, and optional Modulo-43 checksums.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use Barcode Generator — Code 39

1

Step 1

Enter your alphanumeric text (e.g. `BIN-104-A`).

2

Step 2

Toggle optional Modulo-43 checksum or Full ASCII mode.

3

Step 3

Adjust bar height and text display options.

4

Step 4

Download your vector Code 39 barcode.

Industry Scenarios

Practical Use Cases for Barcode Generator — Code 39

Automotive, Aerospace, and Military Asset Identification (MIL-STD-129 / LOGMARS)

Generate standardized Code 39 asset tracking barcodes for military equipment, automotive VIN labels, and industrial manufacturing machinery.

Library Card & Inventory Shelf Labeling

Create alphanumeric inventory barcodes for library books, student ID cards, and warehouse storage bin locations.

Sample Data & Transformation

Input & Output Examples

Generating Alphanumeric Code 39 Label

Input Sample:
Text: `ASSET-9942A`, Checksum: `Enabled (Modulo-43)`
Processed Result:
Scannable Code 39 barcode encoding `*ASSET-9942A-7*` with start/stop asterisks and human-readable text
Technical Capabilities

Key Features & Performance

  • Encodes uppercase letters (A-Z), digits (0-9), and 7 punctuation symbols (`-`, `.`, `$`, `/`, `+`, `%`, ` `).
  • Full ASCII Mode: encodes all 128 ASCII characters via two-character symbol pairing.
  • Optional Modulo-43 Check Digit validation.
  • 100% Client-Side vector engine.
  • 1-Click Download vector SVG and 300 DPI PNG.
Technical Glossary

Key Terminology & Definitions

Code 39 (Code 3 of 9)

A variable-length discrete barcode symbology where each character is represented by 9 elements (5 bars and 4 spaces), exactly 3 of which are wide.

Modulo-43 Checksum

An optional mathematical check character used in medical and military applications to detect character substitution errors in Code 39.

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

Barcode Generator — Code 39 FAQs

The asterisk character (`*`) serves as the universal start and stop delimiter for Code 39 scanners, instructing the scanner when the barcode begins and ends.
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