About Telepen Alpha
Telepen is a barcode popular in the UK that encodes the full ASCII set directly – without shift characters. It is used mainly in libraries and British industry.
Data format
Any ASCII characters.
Example: Telepen
Linear Codes
One-dimensional barcodes consist of parallel bars and spaces of varying width. They are the industry standard for logistics, warehousing, inventory, tickets and product marking, readable by any laser or camera scanner.
Frequently asked questions about Telepen Alpha
Is the Telepen Alpha generator really free?
Yes. You can create as many Telepen Alpha barcodes as you like and download them as PNG or SVG – no registration, no watermark, commercial use included.
What resolution does the Telepen Alpha barcode have?
PNG files are generated with adjustable module width and up to 600 DPI. For print we recommend the lossless SVG vector format which scales without any quality loss.
Is my data stored?
No. The barcode content is only processed to render the image and is not stored. We only count anonymously how often a barcode type is used.
Can I embed Telepen Alpha barcodes in my website or software?
Yes. Every barcode has a stable image URL (see “Embed HTML”) which you can use in websites, label software or spreadsheets.