StrokeScribe Barcode Generator - Download
You are welcome to download the latest releases of StrokeScribe barcode generator (they include 32/64-bit versions of StrokeScribe ActiveX, StrokeScribe Class and plain DLL).
Features
- ActiveX-, COM Class- and DLL-based versions of the barcode generator are available in 32- and 64-bit versions.
- No .NET or third-party library dependencies.
- Linear, 2D, EAN, postal barcode generation.
- Language/IDE support: Visual C/C++ and C#, Visual Basic, PHP, Javascript, ASP.NET.
- Full support of Microsoft Office applications.
- SQL Server and Crystal reporting.
- Works with AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Inventor/NX. Easy to use with CNC applications.
- Full UNICODE support.
- Barcode pictures in BMP/PNG/JPG/GIF and WMF/EMF formats. Font-based barcode generation is also available.
Compatibility
- Windows XP (x86, x64)
- Windows Vista (x86, x64)
- Windows 7 (x86, x64)
- Windows 8 (x86, x64)
- Windows Server 2003/2008 (x86, x64)
- Windows 10 x64
- Windows 11 x64
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LICENSED V3/V4 USERS WHO WANT TO UPGRADE, PLEASE RENEW YOUR LICENSE KEYS.
Please note that without activation, the software works in time-limited demo mode with limited functionality.
The Pre-release
The "pre-release" doesn't mean full of bugs. In these releases, we include experimental code for testing on specific hardware and features requested by licensed customers.
The pre-releases are not digitally signed.
The Latest Stable Release
The digitally signed stable release is available only for licensed users.
Old Version Download & Upgrade
Licensed v3/v4 users may download old versions of StrokeScribe barcode generator or upgrade to version 5.
StrokeScribe Ribbon Add-in for Microsoft Office
You can download the add-in here.
Version History
| Version | What's new |
|---|---|
| 5.2.41 pre 2026-03-27 | - New ISBN prefixes were added. |
| 5.2.40 pre 2026-03-26 | - New ISBN prefixes were added. |
| 5.2.39 pre 2025-08-31 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.38 pre 2024-09-29 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.37 pre 2024-06-25 | - Added support for ISBN codes 979-11, 979-12, 979-8. |
| 5.2.36 pre 2023-01-13 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.35 pre 2022-12-13 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.34 pre 2022-09-29 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.33 pre 2022-06-23 | - Fixed a bug in the FontSize property. - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.32 pre 2022-04-02 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.31 pre 2022-01-26 | - This release is for Developer license owners to help developers with LibreOffice/OpenOffice integration. More info is available in the developer zone. |
| 5.2.30 pre 2022-01-09 | - Fixed a bug in SetLongPropA/SetLongPropU in plain-DLL version of the barcode generator. The bug is introduced in version 5.2.27. |
| 5.2.29 pre 2022-01-06 | - LibreOffice support (beta). |
| 5.2.28 pre 2021-12-29 | - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.27 pre 2021-10-11 | - A new property: GSSeparator. |
| 5.2.26 pre 2021-08-19 | - A compatibility release to support UFL v1.3 for Crystal Reports. |
| 5.2.25 pre 2021-08-05 | - Minor fixes in the installer. |
| 5.2.24 pre 2021-06-09 | - Fixed font spacing on human readable labels when saving barcodes as small images. - Minor code cleanups. |
| 5.2.23 pre 2021-04-16 | - Fixed DPI parameter handling in the SavePicture() call. - Changes in the ActiveX properties dialog. - Minor code cleanups. - Dropped 1D Royal Mail support. - Dropped Windows 2000 support. |
| 5.2.22 pre 2021-02-23 | - Changes in the ActiveX properties dialog. - Removed the EAN14 alphabet constant. Use ITF14 or EAN128 + AI 01 instead. |
| 5.2.21 pre 2021-01-23 | - Changes in the ActiveX properties dialog. |
| 5.2.20 pre 2020-11-20 | - Minor code cleanups. - Dropped POSTNET support. |
| 5.2.19 pre 2020-10-29 | - Minor code cleanups. - Reworked installer. |
| 5.2.18 pre 2020-09-09 | - Added support for AIs 71x, 723, 7240. |
| 5.2.17 pre 2020-07-08 | - A fix for property syncing between the ActiveX and container's property sheet (mainly for 1c platform). |
| 5.2.16 pre 2020-07-07 | - Fixed a bug (introduced in v.5.2.13) that may crash the Picture property and possibly may affect the SavePicture call. |
| 5.2.15 pre 2020-05-20 | - Fixed an issue with incorrect BitmapW/BitmapH reporting after DataMatrixMinSize modification. - PHP arrays support is implemented. |
| 5.2.14 pre 2020-05-08 | - The Text property of the ActiveX now accepts javascript arrays. |
| 5.2.13 pre 2020-05-05 | - A fix for printing barcodes on printers with uneven DPI from MS Access. - Multiple code cleanups. |
| 5.2.12 2020-03-04 | - Code clean-ups and minor bug fixes in DLL-version of the barcode generator. |
| 5.2.11 2020-02-05 | - Fixed error handling in the SavePicture() call. |
| 5.2.10 2020-01-24 | - Fixed alphabet naming in the ActiveX property sheet. |
| 5.2.9 2020-01-13 | - Minor bug fixes in the plain DLL version of the barcode generator. |
| SSRS 1.0 2020-01-13 | - Release 1.0 of the .NET assembly for making barcodes in SSRS. - Changes in the API - beta version users need to revise their code. - The assembly works both on the server side and with the Report builder installed standalone. - All executable files have digital signatures. |
| 5.2.8 2019-12-14 | Change: The ActiveX now does not report the "resolution loss" condition in the Error property when drawing on screen. Fix: The FontSize property now accepts zero value - this allows to switch back to automatic font size calculation after property modification. Change: Free version allows to test FontOut and ZebraBits with linear barcodes that store up to 5 characters and 2D barcodes with up to 10 bytes of user data. |
| 5.2.7 2019-10-17 | - Minor code clean-ups. |
| SSRS v0.9 2019-08-11 | - Beta version of the custom .NET assembly for SQL Server Reporting Services is available for download. |
| 5.2.6 2019-08-11 | - Minor code clean-ups. |
| 5.2.5 2019-07-22 | - Minor bug fixes in the plain DLL and ActiveX versions of the barcode generator. |
| 5.2.4 2019-06-23 | - Minor changes in the plain DLL version for compatibility with the Crystal Reports barcoding UFL library. |
| 5.2.3 2019-05-23 | - Minor changes for compatibility with ongoing beta release of Crystal Reports barcoding UFL library. |
| 5.2.2 2019-03-23 | - The new function in the plain DLL version of the barcode generator - GetPictureArray. - Fixed an issue with code signing. |
| 5.2.1 2019-03-12 | - This release includes final version of the DLL-based barcode generator. |
| 5.1.11 (beta) 2019-02-19 | - Public Beta 7 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - Fixed an error in the FontOut property where PDF417 strings were constructed incorrectly. - Minor changes in both 2D and linear barcode fonts. |
| 5.1.10 (beta) 2019-01-24 | - Public Beta 6 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - The 2D barcode TrueType font is modified to work in MS Access. - Free version (ActiveX/Class/DLL) users now may use the FontOut and ZebraBits to create 2D barcodes and small linear barcodes (up to 8 data bytes). - We brought back the ability to choose the C40 fixed data compression method in Data Matrix (Alphabet=DATAMATRIXC40) to allow licensed users produce Royal Mail 2D barcodes. - Code clean-up in the DLL version of the barcode generator. |
| 5.1.9 (beta) 2019-01-10 | - Public Beta 5 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - Multiple changes and fixes in GS1 AI compatibility list. This affects EAN128 and GS1DATAMATRIX barcode symbologies. - Code clean-up an minor bug fixes. |
| 5.1.8 (beta) 2018-12-23 | - Public Beta 4 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - The new SetTextPropV() allows to pass binary arrays to the encoder (mainly intended for use by VB programmers); - Free version (plain DLL only) users now may use the FontOut to create small 2D and linear barcodes (up to 8 data bytes). - Code clean-up an minor bug fixes. |
| 5.1.7 (beta) 2018-10-27 | - Public Beta 3 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - Fixed a bug with license activation (the bug is introduced in v5.1.6). |
| 5.1.6 (beta) 2018-09-13 | - Public Beta 2 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. - We brought back the ability to choose fixed data compression methods in QR Code - the Alphabet constants QRCODEALPHANUMERIC QRCODEBIN and their numeric values 27 and 26 are available for programmers. These constants are not available through the ActiveX Properties dialog. - Free version (plain DLL only) users now may use the ZebraBits to create small 2D barcodes (up to 20 data bytes). |
| 5.1.5 (beta) 2018-08-12 | - Public Beta of the plain DLL barcode generator is available for download. |
| 5.1.5 (beta) 2018-07-02 | - Beta version 5 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available in the Developer Zone for Developer and Extended license users. |
| 5.1.4 (beta) 2018-05-31 | - Beta version 4 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available in the Developer Zone for Developer and Extended license users. |
| 5.1.3 (beta) 2018-05-22 | - Beta version 3 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available in the Developer Zone for Developer and Extended license users. |
| 5.1.2 (beta) 2018-04-23 | - Beta version 2 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available in the Developer Zone for Developer and Extended license users. |
| 5.1.1 (beta) 2018-04-16 | - Beta version 1 of the plain DLL barcode generator is available in the Developer Zone for Developer and Extended license users. |
| 5.0.7 2018-03-20 | - Fixed a bug with PDF417 scaling in the ActiveX version of the barcode generator. |
| 5.0.6 2018-02-14 | - Fixed version display in free version of the ActiveX. - When producing BMP/PNG/JPG/GIF pictures, the ActiveX now ignores the Transparent property and fills background with the color specified in the BkgndColor. |
| 5.0.5 2018-02-08 | - The Transparent property now affects the ActiveX appearance in programs that support transparent objects. In previous ActiveX versions, the property only worked for barcodes saved in EMF files. - Multiple minor code improvements. |
| 5.0.4 2017-12-06 | - A bugfix. The deprecated TextOffset property causes error messages in MS Access. The property is now removed from the ActiveX type library. |
| 5.0.3 2017-11-18 | - An interim software release, contains minor code improvements. - CODE 128 data compression improvements. |
| 5.0.2 2017-08-07 | - An interim software release, contains only minor code improvements. We are testing plain DLL (non-OLE) version of the barcode generator which shares some code with ActiveX so this release just keeps the ActiveX code up to date. |
| 5.0.1 2017-07-06 |
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