zbarvit

zbarvit is a Python library designed for reading barcodes from images. It supports a wide range of barcode symbologies, including EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, and Data Matrix, among others. The library works by analyzing image data to identify and decode the patterns that constitute a barcode.

To use zbarvit, developers typically install it via pip. The basic workflow involves opening an image file, passing it to the zbarvit scanner, and then iterating through the detected barcodes. Each detected barcode object provides information such as its type, the decoded data, and its location within the image. The library can handle images in various formats, and it can be particularly useful in applications requiring inventory management, product tracking, or data entry automation.

zbarvit is a Python binding for the zbar barcode reader library, which is written in C. This means that the core barcode decoding functionality is handled by the efficient zbar library, while zbarvit provides a convenient Python interface for interacting with it. The library's simplicity and broad support for different barcode types make it a popular choice for developers needing to integrate barcode scanning capabilities into their Python projects. It is often used in conjunction with image processing libraries like Pillow or OpenCV for image manipulation and preparation before scanning.