Generate Ean-13 Barcode in .NET

generate_ean13_barcode_net_ean13_barcode.cs

// Generate Ean-13 Barcode in .NET
// Read the full guide here: https://blog.aspose.com/barcode/generate-ean-13-barcode-in-dotnet/

using System;
using Aspose.BarCode.Generation;
using Aspose.BarCode;

namespace Ean13Demo
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            // Initialize the barcode generator for EAN-13
            var generator = new BarcodeGenerator(EncodeTypes.EAN13);

            // Set the 12‑digit data; checksum will be added automatically
            generator.CodeText = "590123412345";

            // Ensure checksum calculation is enabled
            generator.Parameters.Barcode.ChecksumMode = ChecksumMode.Auto;

            // Optional: customize image appearance
            generator.Parameters.Image.Width = 300;
            generator.Parameters.Image.Height = 150;
            generator.Parameters.Image.ForeColor = System.Drawing.Color.Black;
            generator.Parameters.Image.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.White;

            // Save the barcode as a PNG file
            generator.Save("ean13.png", BarCodeImageFormat.Png);

            Console.WriteLine("EAN-13 barcode generated successfully.");
        }
    }
}