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# Use the ReadBarcodes component

# Use the ReadBarcodes component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Read multiple barcodes and return their 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/_xikhQOyI_rAjwJIEne7zw "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 ReadBarcodes component reads multiple barcodes from an image file that it receives from another component.

The ReadBarcodes component returns a single output that contains concatenated text, with each item on a new line.

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesBarcode.
2. Drag the ReadBarcodes 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/ED3jBpqtlHH8p~yFFmyRBQ "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 ReadBarcodes 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 barcodes | Data In | Bitmap | Yes |
   | Return | Returns a value that includes concatenated information from each barcode | Data Out | String | Yes |
   [ ]

   {#use-utilities-barcode-readbarcodes__table_jnw_jn1_krb}

   To test the component, on the Design tab, select Run.

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