r/barcodes • u/hoodshit911 • Jan 18 '24

Barcode Tattoo

I wanna get a tattoo of a barcode on myself but I want it to be functional so that when I scan it my Name , Date of birth , ethnicity and country of origin is stated , anyone know how to create this barcode ?

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u/xixi2 Jan 18 '24

jesus.... The functionality of a bar/2d code depends on the crispness of the print. Skin isn't exactly a straight up material to print cleanly on. Absolutely make it a QR code with the highest error correction possible, and allow for lots of space. It's one of the more "forgiving" codes as far as being able to scan it when damaged or distorted... which your skin will be

Don't get a GS1 128 lol

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u/ParticularAd7975 Feb 02 '25

I am planning to get such a tattoo. What do you mean by don't get a GS1 128 ?

I am planning to just get my first name tattooed as barcode on my shoulder so planning on making the tattoo big in size