How to Generate a UPC-E Barcode in JavaScript

The UPC-E barcode is essentially a condensed version of standard UPC-A code; with this barcode format, you can take an original 12-digit value and compress it to 6 digits with an accompanying seventh checksum digit. These are not equipped to convey complex information but can be a great option for retail. If this sounds like it fits the bill for you, the following API can be used to quickly and easily generate an image of a UPC-E barcode.

Let’s begin the process by installing the jQuery library:

bower install jquery

Once the installation is complete, you can input the value and call the function:

var settings = {
     "url": "https://api.cloudmersive.com/barcode/generate/upc-e",
     "method": "POST",
     "timeout": 0,
     "headers": {
          "Content-Type": "application/x-www-form-urlencoded",
          "Apikey": "YOUR-API-KEY-HERE"
     },
     "data": {
          "0": "<",
          "1": "s",
          "2": "t",
          "3": "r",
          "4": "i",
          "5": "n",
          "6": "g",
          "7": ">"
     }
};
$.ajax(settings).done(function (response) {
     console.log(response);
});

This will instantly return a downloadable PNG file containing your new barcode!