Barcode Software and Fonts for Mac

ConnectCode Barcode Software uses industry-standard OpenType fonts to generate high-quality, industrial-grade barcodes on macOS. Creating barcodes using fonts is a proven and widely adopted approach in the auto-ID industry. Unlike image-based barcodes, font-based barcodes are rasterized directly by the printer, allowing them to render at the printer’s full resolution. This ensures exceptional clarity and compliance with the strictest industry standards.

Barcode fonts are also easy to embed within business and graphics documents, making them an ideal solution for seamless integration into your workflow.

At the core of ConnectCode Barcode Software is a highly acclaimed barcode font engine, developed by ConnectCode. This engine has helped numerous organizations—including many Fortune 500 companies—successfully pass independent barcode verifications, such as those based on GS1 and ISO standards.


Barcode Software & Fonts Encoder


Barcodes in Microsoft Excel on a Mac


Barcodes in Microsoft Word on a Mac


Barcodes in Adobe Illustrator on a Mac


Barcodes using Fonts in a PDF


  • I have used several bar code font applications over the past 20 years and found that ConnectCode is the cleanest solution I have found. It works perfectly with Crystal Reports and doesn't have any issues embedding the bar code fonts into a PDF. –T.M. (BrassCraft)

  • ResMed is a signatory to GS1 so the support of these barcode formats is very important. I showed this to one of our IT staff and he commented that it was better than anything they had. –Dr P.S. (ResMed Ltd)

  • We chose to use your product because it installed flawlessly into excel and we were able to document the creation process so that staff can produce the barcodes in 4 simple steps. –Edgar (CTO - Record Guardian Inc.)

  • The font allows for the barcode to be consistantly sized and placed regardless of what data the initial page of the document uses to generate its code. –Glyn Rowling (Amethyst Mailing)




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Why should I use your barcode software and fonts?

Industry Standards Compliance

ConnectCode has been developing and delivering barcode software solutions for many years. Our products strictly adhere to global barcode specifications and standards, earning the trust of many Fortune 500 companies. We've consistently helped these organizations pass rigorous institutional audits and independent barcode verification tests, including those based on GS1 and ISO standards.

These evaluations demand both deep industry knowledge and technical precision. With every test and customer feedback cycle, our software continues to improve in quality, reliability, and performance. As a result, many of our customers have remained with us for years—highly satisfied with the stability and effectiveness of our solutions.

Designed for Simplicity

Ease of use has always been central to ConnectCode's design philosophy. Our barcode fonts are engineered so that you can create barcodes simply by typing the relevant characters—no complex steps required.

To further streamline integration, we provide a comprehensive suite of tools and utilities that fit seamlessly into your workflow. Whether you're working with Microsoft Word, Excel, iWork Numbers, Pages, Adobe Creative Suite, command-line utilities, or developing a macOS/iOS app for the App Store, we provide the components and support needed to generate professional-grade barcodes effortlessly.

Barcode Fonts for High-Quality Output

Using fonts to generate barcodes is a well-established practice in the auto-ID industry. Unlike image-based barcodes, font-based barcodes are rendered at the full resolution of the printer, not limited by screen DPI. This results in sharper, more accurate barcodes that meet the highest industry standards.

Barcode fonts are also easy to embed in documents, forms, and packaging designs—making them ideal for business workflows. Their proven performance in passing GS1/ISO verification and compliance audits has made them a preferred choice in industries where quality and precision are paramount.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Barcode Fonts



Download Connectcode Barcode Lite - Free

This is a free version known as Connectcode Lite, which supports Code 39, Industrial 2 of 5 and POSTNET barcodes.




Download Connectcode Barcode Software

This is the professional version that supports all the commonly used linear barcodes (including all major variations) such as Code 39, UPCA, EAN13, Code128, GS1 128, UCCEAN, I2OF5, ITF14, and GS1 Databar.




Download Connectcode Barcode Software Installers



Purchase Online

The following licenses are available on our Online Store:

  • Single User License - For using the barcode software and fonts by 1 User
  • Enterprise License - For using the barcode software and fonts by any number of Users within your organization.

Note: The Trial version contains a limited number of barcode fonts, and the generated barcodes will have horizontal lines (that do not affect scanning).



Supported barcodes




New GS1 Databar 14 barcode!



Sample Font Variations




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