Vector barcode image file formats.
The vector file formats supported by Barcode Maker are:
- Enhanced MetaFile (*.emf)
- Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps)
- Bitmap image formats
What is a vector barcode image ?
Barcode Maker supports Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) and Enhanced Metafile (*.emf), they are vector barcode image formats and is resolution independent, e.g. it's always shown in the best possible resolution, and doesn't use Resolution (dpi) as it's not a bitmap image, if used in e.g. Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign or any other software title supporting *.eps and *.emf files. You will be able to open a *.eps in Adobe Photoshop, but please note it will be converted to a bitmap. A Vector is not a bitmap image but a calculation of points.
Vector image
Bitmap image
As you can see in the images above (magnified 6400%), the vector image looks better than the bitmap. So if possible it's always a better alternative to use the vector image. If the software you use doesn't support Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) then you will also be able to use the Enhanced Metafile (*.emf) if supported, it's also a vector image. This doesn't mean that you should not use a bitmap as the above bitmap would look as good as the vector image at 100% magnification, printed at the same resolution (dpi) as it was made. But if you need to resize the vector image you would not lose any quality. I do not recommend that you stretch the bitmap image.
The Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) can be saved in the RGB or CMYK color mode, this can be set in the File menu, now you will be able to save a CMYK barcode. Enhanced Metafile (*.emf) only supports RGB color mode.
Edit the vector image.
You will be able to edit the barcode vector image in Adobe Illustrator or any other software title supporting editing of Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps) or Enhanced Metafile (*.emf). Included in the PDF Manual and Help file and online manual there is a "How to..." showing how it could be done. Also some how to video tutorials showing how to edit the barcode in illustrator.
Copy and Paste vector image.
You will also be able to Copy the Enhanced Metafile and paste it into a software title that supports the paste of a Enhanced Metafile, if you paste the Enhanced Metafile into MS Word or MS Excel, then make sure it's pasted at 100% size.
Save a vector image
You will be able to save one or more barcodes from the Barcode List, all you have to do is to check the barcode (product) in the Barcode List and then save it.
In the Barcode List above you can see that three items have been selected.
Save the barcode(s)...
The checked product(s)/Item(s) in the Barcode List can be saved in any of the supported file formats. All you have to do in Barcode Maker is to save the barcodes in the vector file format, select the Save as in the File menu (or the 
icon in bar), select the file format you want to use for the barcode image. Saving is fast, but does depend on the number of items you save and the dpi used. When saved you will be able to see the result. In the File menu click on the 'Open Folder saved to.'
The window you have saved the barcode image(s) to, will open, image below.
Try Barcode Maker today.
Why not try out Barcode Maker yourself and see how easy it is to use and you get a great barcode generator that will make barcodes in a very high quality. It doesn't matter if it's a barcode image as a bitmap or a vector barcode and also barcode label printing is available and sequential barcoding and many ohter options.
If you need any help then please have a look at one of the many barcode video tutorials or online manual. You are always welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
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