# Barcode Scanner component for thunkable X **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\ **Created:** [March 13, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433 "2018-03-13T16:07:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MiuMiu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@MiuMiu](https://community.thunkable.com/u/MiuMiu)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/1 "2018-03-13T16:07:34Z")
I’m looking forward to adding this component,thanks! ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/2 "2019-05-14T14:41:34Z")
I really need it, has been waiting to it for buying the pro membership ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/3 "2019-05-14T23:14:09Z")
Hey @cacique, we have a guide to creating a scanner over on our blog: > **[Creating a QR Scanner App in Thunkable X](https://blog.thunkable.com/creating-a-qr-scanner-app-in-thunkable-x-c292479c5e9e?gi=e2d52b48262e)** > > Making a portable QR decoder using a RESTful API and no code at all! Hope that helps! ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2019, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/4 "2019-06-25T20:54:37Z")
I have try this on qr codes but i Need one for Barcodes ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/5 "2019-06-25T22:15:32Z")
Like this one @cacique? > [@Generating QR Code with Thunkable X](http://community.thunkable.com/t/generating-qr-code-with-thunkable-x/120588): > > Hello, Thunkers! tadaI am back with another Tutorial, Generating QR Code with Thunkable X In this Tutorial, we will experiment with the [GoQR API](http://goqr.me/api/doc/create-qr-code/). Intro to QR code API You can generate and decode/read QR code graphics with our QR code generator web API at [api.qrserver.com](http://api.qrserver.com). Important features of GoQR Create QR codes via Internet (develop your own QR code generator ) Read / scan QR codes via Internet (develop your own QR code reader ) Social QR code with logo (Facebook or Twitter … ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/6 "2019-06-25T22:56:41Z")
Thanks for your andwers unfortunelly not, I´m searching for a bar code reader like the one of the box of products on the super markets not Qr codes ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2019, 7:00am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/7 "2019-06-26T07:00:52Z")
Ah, apologies! I misunderstood your original message. I think the API given in the first example should work to barcodes too. Can you try it and let us know either way? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/8 "2019-07-08T02:54:24Z")
Have already Tried, work fine on Qr but not on Barcode, does´t work at all. I´m searching for any api for barcode that could work for this method but any ussefull have show up yet. Please Help ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 9:04am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/9 "2019-07-08T09:04:56Z")
I haven’t tried this myself - but you should be able to find at least one API that suits your needs here: > **[39 Barcode APIs: Barcode Scanner, Amazonca and SearchUPC.com](https://www.programmableweb.com/news/39-barcode-apis-barcode-scanner-amazonca-and-searchupccom/2013/05/29)** > > Our API directory now includes 39 barcode APIs. The newest is the Barcodes4.me API. The most popular, in terms of mashups until it was deprecated last Fall, is the Google Chart API. We list 87 Google Chart mashups. Below are some stats from the... ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/10 "2019-07-08T15:07:25Z")
Have been triying and searching on that list and other, how ever any luck yet, If know one or how to make it vía Web Api please help. Thanks a lot for your concern Domhnall ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/11 "2019-07-09T22:56:41Z")
One usefull trick is to use the image recognition component from windows, have work fine for mi on Qr Codes. Does´t work for Barcodes. It´s and other way but a slow one. ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Dorantes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85e7bf/32.png) [@Charles\_Dorantes](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Charles_Dorantes)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2019, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/12 "2019-07-16T15:52:27Z")
Hello, I tried this method but doesnt work. When I connect the phone to wifi with internet then it works but doesnt work with the phone’s data. Please is there something I need to do? ---
**Author:** ![domhnallohanlon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/domhnallohanlon/32/29554_2.png) [@domhnallohanlon](https://community.thunkable.com/u/domhnallohanlon)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2019, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/13 "2019-07-18T15:12:23Z")
Hi @Charles_Dorantes, welcome to the community! > [@Charles\_Dorantes](#): > > I tried this method Do you mean the you followed the tutorial, or did you try on of the APIs I linked to? > [@Charles\_Dorantes](#): > > When I connect the phone to wifi with internet then it works but doesnt work with the phone’s data. Well, then it _does_ works and the issue exists somewhere else. For example - Have you exceeded your data allowance? - Have you tried on a different device? - Have you installed the app on your phone, or are you having an issue with the live testing app? ---
**Author:** ![Charles\_Dorantes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85e7bf/32.png) [@Charles\_Dorantes](https://community.thunkable.com/u/Charles_Dorantes)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2019, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/14 "2019-07-18T21:34:58Z")
Hi, I followed the tutorial. I have installed the app on and iphone and with thunkable test mode too but still. When I connect the phone to wifi then it works. Also works on the Android version of the apk without wifi connection but not on iphone. Will try a different iPhone to really confirm. ---
**Author:** ![cacique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/d6d6ee/32.png) [@cacique](https://community.thunkable.com/u/cacique)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2019, 10:20am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/15 "2019-07-20T10:20:46Z")
All web api app need internet most likely, If you are using the tutorial metod you will always need internet. how ever and phone conection will work slow but still work ---
**Author:** ![fjp84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/db5fbb/32.png) [@fjp84](https://community.thunkable.com/u/fjp84)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2019, 9:41am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/16 "2019-08-22T09:41:28Z")
Hi, I am new at Thunkable. I am a no-code enthousiast and both professionally and privately. Looking into a no-code platform for native app development is the next step so I ran into Thunkable. Very cool platform and community. I hope to contribute to this community as I get more experience. I do have a question about the tutorial mentioned above. Is a QR Code scanner also possible without the cloudinary API? Maybe a native component in Thunkable to make qualitative pictures of a QR/Barcode? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2024, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/barcode-scanner-component-for-thunkable-x/19433/17 "2024-11-08T12:04:18Z")