How to Encode Your Name Using Barcode

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Have you ever wondered what your name would look like in barcode format? Well, I will show you how to turn your name into a barcode image, readable with a barcode scanner.

This technique I call name-to-barcode- cryptography (this is term does not exist, in case you didn’t get the joke) which means hiding a person’s name in barcode format. Google has a barcode image that translates to “Google” in a text when scanned. (see image below)

Now let’s get your name into a barcode image. (FYI you can also use this technique to send secret love notes to your forbidden lover as it’s useless to the naked eye)

How to make a barcode image of your name

Things needed:

1. Your name.
2. A barcode generator.

Instructions:

1. Go to barcode.tech-it.com.

2. Choose Code-128 as the barcode type, enter data like your name, and hit Show Barcode or Refresh. (you can also enter your secret love notes)

3. Download your name as a barcode image.