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Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator Page

Solution: Use the "Width Reduction" slider in the Softmatic panel. This compensates for "ink spread" (dot gain) during printing. You can also use the "Truncated" option for Code 128, which allows you to cut the height of the barcode by 70% for low-resolution scanners.

When you install the Softmatic Barcode Extension for Illustrator, you aren't just getting a "code maker." You are getting a quality control suite.

| Edition | Price (approx.) | Includes | |---------|----------------|----------| | Basic | $59 | 1D barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, etc.) | | Pro | $89 | Basic + 2D (QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec) | | Site License | $299 | Unlimited users on one physical address | Softmatic Barcode Extension For Illustrator

Note: Free 14-day trial available with all features but watermarked output.

How many times have you accidentally transposed a digit in a 13-digit EAN? Softmatic validates and calculates check digits in real-time. If you type a bad number, it flags it instantly. Solution: Use the "Width Reduction" slider in the

Solution: Adobe often changes the extension architecture with major updates (e.g., from CS6 to CC). Check the Softmatic website for a free compatibility update. They are usually fast to release patches.

Softmatic Barcode Extension – Create 20+ vector barcodes (EAN, UPC, QR, DataMatrix, Code 128) directly in Illustrator. GS1 compliant, spot color ready, and fully offline. No more raster images. Perfect for packaging and label printing. Softmatic Barcode Extension – Create 20+ vector barcodes


Assume your Code 128 data is (01) 09501101530009 (GTIN). Your QR Code data is a URL: https://brewery.com/special-offer.

Printers require specific color spaces (CMYK, Spot Colors). Softmatic respects your Illustrator swatches. You can create a barcode in 100% Black over 0% White, or use a specific Pantone spot color for metallic labels. Online generators only give you RGB black.