DPD Barcode

File Format
Name	DPD Barcode
Ontology	Physical File Formats Bar codes DPD Barcode

The DPD barcode is a variety of Code 128 that is used by the German shipping company DPD for package labeling and tracking.

Standards

• DPD Parcel Label Specification (English)
• Spezifikation DPD und primetime Paketversand (German)

Software

• Bar Code app (iOS)
• ZBar app (iOS)

Developer libraries

• ZBar bar code reader library: cross-platform
• zxing (Zebra Crossing) (barcode library for Java, ported to some other systems)

Utilities

• Bar code generator: DPD

References

• TEC-IT Barcode Software Reference
• Accu-Sort(R) Laser Barcode Scanners Help Keep DPD Shipments on Track (press release)