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Use your smartphone as a barcode or QR code scanner to check-in and search items in the Inventory manager.

Can I Transfer the License to Another Computer?

The license is tied to the computer where you activate it. You can move a license to another computer by deactivating it.

Download Barcode to PC to Your Desktop

  1. Visit Barcode to PC's website and go to Download.

  2. Select the relevant option to download the application.
    The desktop application will function as a "server" that your smartphone can connect to.

    Download the desktop application to the computer or device where you will use the Inventory manager.

    You can download Barcode to PC for free to as many devices as you need, but the licensed application is tied to the device where it was activated.


  3. Launch the setup file once it downloaded. 
  4. Review and accept the Licence Agreement to continue.



  5. Wait until the installation process finishes.



  6. Click Finish once the setup is complete.
    The application will launch automatically if you leave the checkbox selected.


License Activation

Barcode to PC offers 300 scans per month for free from 1 connected smartphone. Purchase one of the available licenses to use more devices and scanning.

Visit the pricing page of the product to find out which lifetime subscription plan best suits the needs of your training center. 


Connect Your Smartphone

  1. Download the Barcode to PC application to your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
  2. Open the application on your smartphone.
  3. If your smartphone and server device are using the same network, your smartphone should seamlessly connect to your desktop device where you are running the Barcode to PC 'server'.

    Even if your computer has a wired connection, your smartphone should still automatically connect to the device as long as both are connected (wired or wirelessly) to the same internet access point. 


    Tap on the signal in the top right corner to display further details:



    Do you have trouble connecting to the desktop application? Refer to the software's FAQ page.

    If the signal in the top right corner is blank, your smartphone has not connected to the desktop application yet:

    By tapping on the signal, you can view details and some further options: 

  4. Your computer and your smartphone are connected to the same network.



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