Keep these best practices in mind:
Always test for scannability. After editing, scan your barcode with a phone or scanner to confirm it works.
Avoid stretching horizontally. Use proportional scaling (hold Shift while resizing) so bars or modules don’t distort.
Maintain contrast. Black barcodes on white backgrounds work best. If you change colors, ensure strong light/dark contrast.
Leave quiet zones. Barcodes need blank space around them—don’t crop too tightly.
Check print size. Small barcodes can become unreadable; test at the size you plan to print or deliver your barcodes.