How to Encode Your Name Using Barcode
name-to-barcode-cryptography

Have you ever wondered what your name would look like in barcode format? Well, I will show you how to turn your name into a barcode image, readable with a barcode scanner.
This technique I call name-to-barcode- cryptography (this is term does not exist, in case you didn’t get the joke) which means hiding a person’s name in barcode format. Google has a barcode image that translates to “Google” in a text when scanned. (see image below)

Now let’s get your name into a barcode image. (FYI you can also use this technique to send secret love notes to your forbidden lover as it’s useless to the naked eye)
How to make a barcode image of your name
Things needed:
- Your name.
- A barcode generator.
Instructions:
- Go to barcode.tech-it.com.
2. Choose Code-128 as the barcode type, enter data like your name, and hit Show Barcode or Refresh. (you can also enter your secret love notes)
3. Download your name as a barcode image.

You have successfully encoded your name into a barcode image.
How to change the barcode image format
- Click on the settings icon.

2. Choose image format (GIF, JPG, PNG, SVG)

Now let’s get your barcode image into text format. (this will help your forbidden lover understand your secret love notes)
How to decrypt your barcode image to text
Things needed:
- Barcode image
- A barcode decoder
Instructions:
- Search ZXing decoder online.
- Enter the image URL or upload the image file and hit Submit Query.


You have successfully decrypted your barcode image into text.
(your forbidden lover can now understand your secret love notes)

I hope you enjoyed this piece.
