How to Generate Barcode with PDF.co API and Postman

Sep 2, 2024·4 Minutes Read

IMPORTANT: You need to set up Postman first. Use our guide to set up PDF.co for Postman.

In these guidelines, we will learn the basic process of generating barcodes or QR codes with PDF.co using Postman.

Step 1: Go to Collections Tab and Click on PDF.co API v.1 Folder

First of all, go to Collections Tab and pick the API v.1 folder.

PDF.co Postman API

Step 2: Look for and Click on Barcode Generator Folder

After accessing that folder, click on the following Barcode Generator folder.

Barcode Generator Folder

Step 3: Click on POST /barcode/generate endpoint

The next step would be to click on the endpoint named POST/barcode/generate.

Barcode Generator Endpoint

Step 4: You May Opt to Send Request with cURL or by Postman

Take a look at the cURL request you may use for the next step.

For cURL Option:

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.pdf.co/v1/barcode/generate' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'x-api-key: {{x-api-key}}' \
--data-raw '{
"name": "barcode.png",
"value": "abcdef123456",
"type": "QRCode",
"inline": false,
"decorationImage": "https://bytescout-com.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/files/demo-files/cloud-api/barcode-generator/logo.png"
}'

For Postman Option: – Go to Body tab and select Form-Data

PDF To CSV Body

Step 5: Enter Desired Barcode Name on “Name” Key’s Value

Now, it’s time to enter the appropriate Barcode Name and to proceed.

Barcode Generator Keys and Values

Step 6: Set Barcode Input Parameters

Barcode Input parameters can be customized on this step.

  • Enter your barcode value on value key
  • Enter the barcode type on type value
  • You can find the supported barcode types in column 3
Barcode Generator Supported Barcode Types

Step 7: Click on Send Button

At the next step, just click the button to send the information.

Send Button

Step 8: Scroll Down and Make Sure that the Status is 200 OK

It’s time to check if the status is OK (Status 200).

200 OK Status Code

Step 9: Copy the URL and Paste to Browser to See the Generated Barcode

To view your barcode, just copy and paste the URL into your browser.

Barcode Generator Result URL

The PNG file is stored temporarily in the cloud and expires in an hour. Be sure to download/move it to permanent storage before the time elapse.

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