# zbar
> Read bar codes and QR codes from video streams and image files

## Summary
Read and decode barcodes and QR codes from images and video streams

## Capabilities
- Read QR codes
- Read various barcode formats
- Process video streams
- Process image files
- Support for EAN, UPC, and more

## When to Use
- When you need to decode barcodes or QR codes
- When processing images with barcodes

## When NOT to Use
- When you need barcode generation

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/zbar
