Adobe InDesign

Next Barcode Suite for Adobe InDesign

Put standards-compliant barcodes on book covers, packaging, labels and tickets without leaving InDesign. Choose a format, type your data, check the live preview and insert a print-ready vector barcode on the page.

159+ barcode and 2D code formats
Vector output, sharp at any size
Live preview and data validation
One-time purchase, no subscription

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Next Barcode Suite for Adobe InDesign: see it inside the app

Works in: Adobe InDesign; InDesign 20.0 or later
Price: $39; one-time purchase
Installs: 110+ users
Support: From the developers; Updates included

Every barcode your layout needs

No more online generators, exported EPS files or re-imports. Next Barcode Suite creates the barcode where it is used.

159+ formats

EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISBN, ISSN, ISMN, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, ITF-14, SSCC-18, Code 39, Code 128 and many more.

2D codes

QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode, DotCode and Han Xin, with error correction levels.

Healthcare and postal

HIBC, Pharmacode, PZN, GS1 Digital Link, USPS Intelligent Mail, Royal Mail Mailmark, Australia Post and Deutsche Post.

Full styling

Bar, background and text colours, X/Y scaling, rotation, bar height, padding and quiet zones.

Human-readable text

Show or hide the text, pick the font and size, align it and set its offset and colour.

Live validation

Check digits and format rules are checked as you type, before anything reaches the page.

From install to result in a few clicks

1
Choose a format
Pick from 159+ symbologies, from EAN-13 to Data Matrix.
2
Enter your data
Type the value; it is validated and previewed as you go.
3
Insert on the page
Place a vector barcode in your InDesign document in one click.

See it inside the app

Barcode type, data, live preview and print-ready vector output

Built for production work

Publishers

ISBN, ISSN and ISMN barcodes for books, magazines and sheet music.

Packaging and retail

EAN and UPC codes on boxes, labels and shelf tags.

Logistics

GS1-128, ITF-14 and SSCC labels for cartons and pallets.

Events and marketing

QR codes for tickets, badges and printed campaigns.

Watch Next Barcode Suite in InDesign

See barcodes and QR codes generated and placed on an InDesign page.

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Frequently asked questions

Which barcode formats are supported?

More than 159, covering retail (EAN, UPC, ISBN), logistics (GS1-128, ITF-14, SSCC), 2D codes (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec), healthcare, postal and industrial standards.

Are the barcodes vectors?

Yes. Barcodes are inserted as vector graphics, so they stay sharp at any size and are ready for commercial printing.

Is it a subscription?

No. Next Barcode Suite is a one-time purchase on Adobe Exchange.

Which InDesign versions are supported?

Adobe InDesign 20.0 or later.

I use Easy Barcode. Should I switch?

Yes. Easy Barcode is no longer updated. Next Barcode Suite replaces it with more formats and a new interface.

Can I create hundreds of barcodes from a spreadsheet?

For bulk generation from CSV or Excel, use Next Barcode Suite Batch Edition for Illustrator.

Stop exporting barcodes from websites

Buy Next Barcode Suite once on Adobe Exchange and create every barcode inside InDesign.

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Need a feature it does not have yet?

We wrote this plugin, so we can extend it, connect it to your systems or build a private version for your team.

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