Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator ★

Visit the official Softmatic website. Download the trial version (which usually adds a cross-hatch watermark over the barcode but allows you to test functionality). Once satisfied, purchase the license key to unlock full, clean output.

There are many free online barcode generators (like Barcode Robot or various websites). Softmatic is a paid plugin. For a designer doing a one-off project, the price might seem steep. However, the cost is justified by the time saved and the risk mitigation of printing an unscannable barcode. Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator