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# Use the ReadBarcode component

# Use the ReadBarcode component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Read a single barcode and return its contents by using the ReadBarcode component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Add the Barcode Reader plugin from the Plugins Manager before using the connector. For more information about adding the SSH plugin, see [Manage plugins in RPA Desktop Design Studio](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/edMsqk9sZd9guYpzVJxndA "Install, update, or remove plugins to design automations while you're creating unattended and attended automation projects in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

Role required: none

## About this task

The ReadBarcode component reads a single barcode from an image file that it receives from another component.

The ReadBarcode component can return both the value and the encoding type (format) of the barcode. The encoding value that the Type parameter returns may be one of the following supported formats:

* AZTEC
* CODABAR
* CODE_39
* CODE_93
* CODE_128
* DATA_MATRIX
* EAN_8
* EAN_13
* ITF
* MAXICODE
* PDF_417
* QR_CODE
* RSS_14
* RSS_EXPANDED
* UPC_A
* UPC_E
* All_1D
* UPC_EAN_EXTENSION
* MSI
* PLESSEY
* IMB
* PHARMA_CODE

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If the component can't read the barcode, it returns an error.

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesBarcode.
2. Drag the ReadBarcode component to the Design surface.
3. Confirm the configuration of the component's input fields.  
   For more information, see [Configure port properties](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o6fErdzBCUqYUWlLG1ZZzQ "Configure how data is passed to the input fields of a component or method in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").
4. Connect the data and control ports of the ReadBarcode component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port | Description | Port type | Data type | Required |
   |-|-|-|-|-|
   | Image | Receives an image that contains a barcode | Data In | Bitmap | Yes |
   | Type | Returns the barcode type | Data Out | String | Yes |
   | Result | Returns the encoded value of the barcode | Data Out | String | Yes |
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   To test the component, on the Design tab, select Run.

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