# Barcode

## Generate a barcode image

> Generates a barcode or QR code image in PNG format with customizable colors and dimensions.\
> \
> \## Supported Barcode Types\
> \- \*\*QR Code\*\*: 2D matrix barcode with error correction\
> \- \*\*PDF417\*\*: High-capacity 2D stacked barcode\
> \- \*\*UPC-A/UPC-E\*\*: Universal Product Code for retail\
> \- \*\*EAN-8/EAN-13\*\*: European Article Number for retail\
> \- \*\*Code 39/93/128\*\*: Linear barcodes for various applications\
> \- \*\*ITF-14\*\*: Interleaved 2 of 5 for shipping containers\
> \
> \## Color Parameters\
> \- Colors must be specified as 6-digit hex values (without #)\
> \- Example: \`fg=000000\` for black, \`bg=FFFFFF\` for white\
> \
> \## Dimensions\
> \- For QR codes: width acts as a sizing hint (height is ignored)\
> \- For linear barcodes: both width and height are applied\
> \
> \## Caching\
> Generated images are cached for 100 days based on query parameters.

```json
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```