Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator ✧
| Edition | Price (approx.) | Includes | |---------|----------------|----------| | Basic | $59 | 1D barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, etc.) | | Pro | $89 | Basic + 2D (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec) | | Site License | $299 | Unlimited users on one physical address |
Note: Free 14-day trial available with all features but watermarked output. Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator
As mentioned, the output is 100% vector. Every bar is an independent path. This allows you to: | Edition | Price (approx
When you install the Softmatic Barcode Extension for Illustrator, you aren't just getting a "code maker." You are getting a quality control suite. This allows you to: When you install the
Barcodes usually require the numbers printed below the bars. Softmatic lets you customize the font, size, and alignment of this text. You can hide it for aesthetic QR codes or make it extremely prominent for warehouse scanning.
Solution: Check the "Quiet Zone." Barcode scanners need white space on the left and right. Softmatic lets you set a minimum quiet zone of 10x the X-dimension. Ensure there is no text or artwork bleeding into this area.
For prepress workflows using Esko or Kodak Prinergy, you can export the barcode directly as an EPS file with the barcode name preserved. This is vital for database publishing and variable data printing (VDP).