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title: "C# barcode generator: All major 1D and 2D barcodes"
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md_url: "https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation.md"
last_updated: "2026-05-21T17:12:02.199Z"
description: "Learn the secrets of barcode generation in .NET with our comprehensive guide. Unlock new possibilities and enhance your projects today!"
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# Generate barcodes in C#

Generate all major 1D and 2D barcodes in your application using C#. Our engine supports more than 30 unique 1D linear barcode types and all major 2D barcodes: QR code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec Code, and MaxiCode. It works in multithreaded applications and supports generating barcodes in 100 document formats, including bitmap, metafile, and PDF.

## Key capabilities

- **Accuracy and reliability** — AI-powered barcode engine with 15+ years of continuous improvements

- **1D barcode support** — Generates more than 30 linear barcode types in bitmap and PDF

- **2D barcode support** — Generate QR code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec Code, and MaxiCode

- **Supports 100+ file types** — Generate barcodes in images, PDFs, metafiles, and more

- **High-speed generation** — Compatible with multithread applications

## Guides for barcode generation

**[1D (linear)](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/1d-linear.md)**

Learn how to generate 1D (linear) barcodes

**[Aztec Code](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/aztec-code.md)**

Learn how to generate Aztec Code barcodes

**[Data Matrix](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/datamatrix.md)**

Learn how to generate Data Matrix barcodes

**[MaxiCode](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/maxicode.md)**

Learn how to generate MaxiCode barcodes

**[Micro QR](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/microqr.md)**

Learn how to generate Micro QR barcodes

**[PDF417](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/pdf417.md)**

Learn how to generate PDF417 barcodes

**[QR](https://www.nutrient.io/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/qr.md)**

Learn how to generate QR codes
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## Related pages

- [Generate Data Matrix barcodes in C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/datamatrix.md)
- [Generate 1D barcodes in C#](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/1d-linear.md)
- [Generate MaxiCode barcodes in C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/maxicode.md)
- [Generate QR codes with C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/qr.md)
- [Generate Aztec barcodes in C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/aztec-code.md)
- [Generate PDF417 barcodes in C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/pdf417.md)
- [Generate Micro QR codes in C# .NET](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/microqr.md)
- [Write a QR code to an image](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/write-qr-code-to-image.md)
- [Write a 1D barcode to an image](/guides/dotnet/barcodes/generation/write-1d-barcode-to-image.md)