> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.pdf.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Advanced Barcode Reader

> Integrate this step into your Zapier workflow to efficiently and accurately decode barcodes from images or PDF documents.

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## Input

<Tip>
  The Zapier action doesn't expose every PDF.co API parameter as a field. To pass a parameter that isn't shown, use the **Custom Profiles** field with `std_params`. See [Standard Parameters](/api/profiles#standard-parameters).
</Tip>

| Name | Description | Required |
| - | - | - |
| **Input URL** | Provide the URL of the source file (PDF, PNG, JPG, TIFF) or a `filetoken://` link from [PDF.co Built-In Files Storage](https://app.pdf.co/files). Ensure the link is publicly accessible if using cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox. | Yes |
| **Barcode Type to Read** | Select the barcode type for decoding. Defaults to QR Codes, with support for various other formats. | No |
| **Pages to Read From** | Specify page numbers or ranges for barcode reading. Leave blank to scan all pages. The first page starts at `0`. Example: `0,2-5,7-`. | No |
| **Custom Profiles** | A `JSON` string which adds options for the conversion process. See [Custom Profiles](#custom-profiles) for more. | No |

### Source PDF URL & Google

<Note>
  When using **Google Drive**, it’s typically recommended to choose the **File** option. For more advanced file integration techniques, see [Integrating File Sources with pdf.co](/integrations/zapier/input-file-sources).

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## Output

| Name | Description |
| - | - |
| `barcode1` | An Object containing form barcode information such as `Barcode 1 Value`, `Barcode 1 Type Name`, `Barcode 1 Rect`, `Barcode 1 Page` etc. |
| `barcode2` | An object holding another barcode information, following the same pattern as `barcode1` for each output file. |
| `error` | Details of any errors (if any). |
| `status` | The [response status](/api/introduction) code. If all good this will be `200`. |
| `jobId` | The unique identifier for the job. |
| `credits` | The credits spent on the process. |
| `remainingCredits` | The credits left on your account. |
| `duration` | The time it took for the process. |

## Custom profiles

Use Custom [Profiles](/api/profiles) to enhance your workflow with additional processing options. Enter `JSON` configuration to customize OCR settings, output format, text extraction methods, and more.

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### Sample JSON

```json theme={null}
{"OCRResolution": 600, "TrimSpaces": true, "OCRMode": "TextFromImagesAndFonts"}
```

<Tip>
  You can use any regular API parameter from the [API Reference](/api) within Zapier using the `std_params` feature in profiles. The `std_params` enables the definition of regular API parameters in a JSON format, See [Standard Parameters](/api/profiles#standard-parameters) for detailed documentation and examples.
</Tip>

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
| - | - | - | - |
| `DataEncryptionAlgorithm` | string | - | Controls the encryption algorithm used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
| `DataEncryptionKey` | string | - | Controls the encryption key used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
| `DataEncryptionIV` | string | - | Controls the encryption IV used for data encryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
| `DataDecryptionAlgorithm` | string | - | Controls the decryption algorithm used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. The available algorithms are: AES128, AES192, AES256. |
| `DataDecryptionKey` | string | - | Controls the decryption key used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |
| `DataDecryptionIV` | string | - | Controls the decryption IV used for data decryption. See User-Controlled Encryption for more information. |


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